Albina
Albina is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
White, fair, or bright.
Origin and history
Albina is a name of Latin origin derived from 'albus', meaning white, fair, or bright. Historically used in ancient Rome as a feminine form of Albinus, it gained widespread use in various European countries. In the United States, it was moderately used in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and remains a rare choice today.
Popularity in the United States
5,006 babies in the United States have been named Albina since 1880. It ranks #2465 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2064.
States where it is most popular
- PA (17.7 %)
- TX (17.2 %)
- NY (14.3 %)
- MA (14.2 %)
- IL (13.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 194 |
| 1890-1900 | 386 |
| 1900-1910 | 475 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,488 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,310 |
| 1930-1940 | 412 |
| 1940-1950 | 193 |
| 1950-1960 | 109 |
| 1960-1970 | 52 |
| 1970-1980 | 41 |
| 1980-1990 | 43 |
| 1990-2000 | 53 |
| 2000-2010 | 115 |
| 2010-2019 | 98 |
| 2020-2029 | 37 |
Famous people named Albina
- Albina Shagimuratova: Opera Singer, Soprano
Nicknames
Allie, Bina
Fun facts
- Albina originated as a Roman cognomen and feminine form of the name Albinus.
- Several early saints bore the name Albina, which helped preserve its usage across Europe.