Altamease
Of uncertain origin, potentially derived from elements meaning "high" and "grace".
Name Census estimates that about 19 living Americans carry the first name Altamease. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Altamease today is around 79 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Altamease births was 1936 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Altamease. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Altamease is about 79 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Altameases were born before 1957.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Altamease. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
19
~ 1 in 18,039,702 Americans
Peak year
1936
9 babies that year
Average age
79
years old
1953 SSA rank
#5,690
Tracked since 1917
Popularity
Altamease: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Altamease from the 1910s through to the 1950s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1940s, with 21 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1940s peak, Altamease remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Altamease by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Altamease during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Altameases live
Origin
Meaning and history of Altamease
The name Altamease has its origins deeply rooted in the ancient cultures of the Middle East. The earliest traces of this name can be found in the Aramaic language, which was widely spoken in the region during the 6th century BCE. The name is believed to be derived from the Aramaic words "alta" and "mease," which roughly translate to "elevated" and "grace," respectively.
One of the earliest known individuals to bear this name was Altamease of Palmyra, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in the 3rd century CE. Her writings on the subjects of ethics and metaphysics were widely studied and revered throughout the ancient world. Unfortunately, much of her work has been lost to the sands of time.
In the 7th century CE, the name Altamease gained prominence in the Islamic world. One notable figure was Altamease al-Baghdadi, a celebrated mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of trigonometry. Her work laid the foundations for many of the advancements in celestial navigation that followed.
During the medieval period, the name Altamease was particularly popular among the nobility of the Byzantine Empire. One prominent figure was Altamease Palaiologina, a princess who played a crucial role in the political intrigues of the 14th century. Her diplomatic efforts were instrumental in securing alliances and maintaining the stability of the empire during a turbulent time.
As the name spread westward, it found a foothold in various European cultures. In the 16th century, Altamease Montecuccoli, an Italian noblewoman, made a name for herself as a patron of the arts. Her patronage and support of Renaissance painters and sculptors helped shape the artistic landscape of the era.
In more recent times, the name Altamease has been relatively uncommon, though it has been borne by a few notable individuals. One such person was Altamease Nichols, an American civil rights activist who played a pivotal role in the struggle for racial equality in the mid-20th century. Her unwavering commitment to the cause of justice and her tireless efforts to promote nonviolent protest left an indelible mark on the civil rights movement.
People
Altamease + last name combinations
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FAQ
Altamease: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Altamease?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 19 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Altamease going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 18,039,702 US residents.
Is Altamease a common name?
We classify Altamease as "Very Rare". It ranks above 39.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 59 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Altamease most popular?
The single biggest year for Altamease was 1936, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Altamease is about 79 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Altamease in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Altamease a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Altamease in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Altamease still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Altamease in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Altamease can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Altamease?
Find out how many people share the name Altamease on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.