boy's name
Altan
- Origin Turkish
- Gender Boy
- Letters 5
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 344
Altan is a boy's name. In 2025 it was given to 12 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Altan is a name of Turkish origin.
- Peaked in France in 2000, when 10 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1975.
Altan over time
Births per decade in France, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, still in progress — it covers 2020 to 2024, not a full ten years.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 60 |
| 2010s | 50 |
| 2020s (to 2024) | 25 |
How popular is Altan?
In 2024, Altan was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Where Altan is used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names that peaked alongside Altan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents who like Altan also like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Altan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Sibling names for Altan
Names from the same era that won't rhyme or share an initial with Altan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common questions about Altan
How popular is the name Altan?
In 2024, Altan was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Is Altan a girl's or a boy's name?
Altan is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
When was Altan most popular?
Altan peaked in 2000, when 10 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Altan a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Altan currently ranks #6,844 in France. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.