Albino
Albino is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
White, fair, or bright.
Origin and history
Albino is a masculine given name of Latin origin derived from the Roman cognomen Albinus, which stems from the word for 'white'. Historically used in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese-speaking cultures, it has a long but modest presence in the United States. Today, it is extremely rare for newborns in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
1,682 babies in the United States have been named Albino since 1880. It ranks #3097 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1922.
States where it is most popular
- TX (75.6 %)
- NM (12.1 %)
- CA (11.6 %)
- NY (0.74 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 10 |
| 1910-1920 | 159 |
| 1920-1930 | 272 |
| 1930-1940 | 186 |
| 1940-1950 | 172 |
| 1950-1960 | 170 |
| 1960-1970 | 150 |
| 1970-1980 | 134 |
| 1980-1990 | 125 |
| 1990-2000 | 132 |
| 2000-2010 | 109 |
| 2010-2019 | 53 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Famous people named Albino
- Albino Luciani: Pope, Religious Leader
- Albino Jara: President, Military Officer
Fun facts
- Albino derives from the Roman family name Albinus, which traces back to the Latin adjective 'albus', meaning white.
- The name was borne by various Christian figures in antiquity, including the 6th-century bishop Saint Albinus of Angers.