NAME PROFILE
Alto
A gatekeeper or person of the right-hand gate; this name suggests a protective, reliable individual who stands as a beacon of strength and joy for those around them.
Key Stats
| Total births | 592 |
| Gender | Male (27% / 73%) |
| Peak year | 1916 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1912 |
| Most recent | 1940 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | Japanese |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
🏛️ Vintage Heritage
Top States
AL — 96%GA — 4%PA — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%
Notable People
Kaemon (Historical samurai and palace guard) · Kaemon (Traditional Japanese ceramic artist) · Kaemon (Noted performer in traditional puppet theater) · Kaemon (A character in classical Japanese folklore) · Kaemon (Legacy name used by various Edo-period craftsmen)
Nicknames & Diminutives
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