Alto

Alto - A very unique male name



  Nov 06,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Alto at a glance

Alto is ranked #1455 among boy baby names in 1940, with 5 births in 1940. It peaked in 1912 at #845 and first appeared on the charts in 1912.

Rank in 1940
#1455
Births in 1940
5
Peak year
1912 (#845)
First appeared
1912
Trend
#1383 in 1935 → #1455 in 1940 (Falling)
Popularity
1 in 218,931 boys
Visitor rating
5.0/5 (1 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Alto appeared on the charts for the first time in 1912 on position #845. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Alto and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Alto? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Alto. The baby boy name Alto was given to 5 baby boys in 1940, ranking #1455 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 218,931 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Alto peaked in popularity 114 years ago in 1912 on position 845.



Famous with this name

Bobby Alto
Massimiliano Alto
Vince Alto


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Rating: 5.0/5 (1 recent votes)


Alto is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Alto is currently topping the baby name charts in Alabama at position #501 - and is the least popular in Alabama at position #501.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Alto is where you live.


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Alto origin and meaning

Alto is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Alto, pop culture references for the name Alto and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Alto

We've found the following names that sound similar to Alto, sorted by popularity.

Aldo /

Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
19401455
19351383
19321544
19311437
19301611
19291622
19271701
19261530
19251368
19241411
19231571
19221510
19211495
19201309
19191380
19181304
19171232
19161100
19151249
19141121
19131099
1912845

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
Alabama501

Even more about Alto


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Alto a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Alto?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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#
On chart
1912
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Alto
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 218,931
Letter count 4
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 1912
1940 births +5

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