Holding steady.
Popularity of Altie since 1882
Babies named Altie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1920, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Altie's real moment was 1889.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 32 |
| 1890s | 97 |
| 1900s | 79 |
| 1910s | 186 |
| 1920s | 146 |
| 1930s | 78 |
| 1940s | 32 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Altie is a name that saw its peak popularity in 1889, according to Social Security data. It first appeared in records in 1882 and has maintained a stable trajectory ever since. While the exact meaning is uncertain, it is often considered a diminutive of Alta or Althea. The name has a gentle, vintage feel, and its rarity today offers a distinctive choice for parents seeking an old-fashioned name that hasn't been overused.
Altie is likely a diminutive form of names such as Alta (from Latin altus meaning 'high') or Althea (from Greek althos meaning 'healing'). It emerged in the late 19th century in the United States, with its peak usage in 1889. The name has remained relatively rare and stable in usage since then.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Altie
Names that share Altie's style, for a brother or sister.
