Total births
211
Boys' name · since 1975
Altariq
Since 1975, U.S. Social Security records show 211 babies named Altariq, peaking in 1997. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 211
- total births
- 1975–2016
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
Altariq is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 211 have been recorded since 1975.
Altariq has 211 recorded births among boys since 1975, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used boys names, busiest in the 1990s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1975 to 2016.
- 211 total births
- 1975–2016 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 45% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
211 boys have been named Altariq since 1975, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2016.
- 211
- total births
- 1975–2016
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Altariq was born in this single decade.
1997
Single peak year
16 babies were named Altariq in 1997 - its busiest year on record.
Altariq's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Altariq splits its recorded history at 1993: 54% of all births land in the more recent half, 46% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1976 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1997 peak of 16 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Altariq at a glance
Last recorded 2016Peak year
1997
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1975
Altariq popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1975–2016
- Peak year (1997)
- 16
- Annual births at peak, across 42 years of records
Altariq by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Altariq's strongest decade.
94 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Altariq births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 17
1970s
17 births
- 1980s
1980s
52 births
- 1990s
1990s
94 births
- 2000s 37
2000s
37 births
- 2010s 11
2010s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 94 births (45% of all-time use).
Altariq by state
Where Altariq concentrates geographically, total births since 1975
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New Jersey | | 117 | 55.5% |
New Jersey share of Altariq's total US births 55.5%
117 of 211 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Altariq? ▼
211 babies have been named Altariq since 1975. It was last recorded in 2016. The peak year was 1997 with 16 births.
When was Altariq most popular? ▼
Altariq was most popular in the 1990s decade with 94 total births. The single peak year was 1997.
Where is Altariq most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Altariq are New Jersey (117 births).
How long has the name Altariq been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Altariq since 1975 -- 42 years through the most recent 2016 data.
What names are similar to Altariq? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Alton, Alto, Alter, Altair, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Altariq's data
- Altariq's decade-level peak was the 1990s (94 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New Jersey records the most Altariqs (117 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New Jersey names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Altariq
Nearby Names Like Altariq
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Altariq
Alton Boy
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Alto Boy
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Alter Boy
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Altair Boy
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Altonio Boy
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Compare Altariq side by side: Altariq vs Alton Altariq vs Alto Altariq vs Alter
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1975–2016 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Altariq: Baby Name Since 1975 - 211 Births, Peak 1997." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/altariq. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Altariq draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.