Adelbert
Adelbert is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Noble and bright or famous.
Origin and history
Adelbert is a classic Germanic name derived from elements meaning noble and bright. It was traditionally used as a variant of Albert in German and Dutch-speaking regions before seeing usage in the United States. Historically moderately used in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, it has since become extremely rare in contemporary birth records.
Popularity in the United States
2,373 babies in the United States have been named Adelbert since 1880. It ranks #2666 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NY (44.3 %)
- OH (32 %)
- MI (11 %)
- ME (3.6 %)
- WI (2.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 140 |
| 1890-1900 | 106 |
| 1900-1910 | 99 |
| 1910-1920 | 501 |
| 1920-1930 | 522 |
| 1930-1940 | 357 |
| 1940-1950 | 212 |
| 1950-1960 | 140 |
| 1960-1970 | 97 |
| 1970-1980 | 112 |
| 1980-1990 | 50 |
| 1990-2000 | 37 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Adelbert
- Adelbert Ames: General, Governor
- Adelbert Schulz: Military Commander
Nicknames
Del, Bert, Al
Fun facts
- Adelbert retains the fuller Germanic roots Adal (noble) and Beraht (bright) that eventually shortened into Albert.
- Most popular in the late 19th century, the name gradually declined in U.S. popularity throughout the 20th century.