Albert
Albert is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Noble and bright, or famous for nobility.
Origin and history
Albert is derived from the Germanic name Adalht, composed of elements meaning noble and bright. It was introduced to England by the Normans and experienced a major surge in popularity during the 19th century due to Prince Albert, husband of Queen Victoria. Historically a top-100 name in the United States, it remains a classic, traditional choice today.
Popularity in the United States
491,861 babies in the United States have been named Albert since 1880. It ranks #65 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #576.
States where it is most popular
- NY (10.1 %)
- PA (9.1 %)
- CA (7.8 %)
- TX (6.3 %)
- IL (4.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 14,375 |
| 1890-1900 | 13,753 |
| 1900-1910 | 15,318 |
| 1910-1920 | 68,207 |
| 1920-1930 | 94,431 |
| 1930-1940 | 62,829 |
| 1940-1950 | 60,278 |
| 1950-1960 | 52,829 |
| 1960-1970 | 36,379 |
| 1970-1980 | 22,112 |
| 1980-1990 | 18,503 |
| 1990-2000 | 13,932 |
| 2000-2010 | 9,109 |
| 2010-2019 | 6,882 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,924 |
Famous people named Albert
- Albert Einstein: Physicist, Nobel Laureate
- Albert Pujols: Baseball Player
- Albert Gore Jr.: Politician, Environmentalist
Nicknames
Al, Bert, Bertie, Albie
Fun facts
- The marriage of Prince Albert to Queen Victoria in 1840 popularized the name throughout the English-speaking world.
- Theoretical physicist Albert Einstein made the name globally iconic through his groundbreaking work in physics.