Albion
Albion is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
White land or ancient Britain.
Origin and history
Albion is an ancient poetic name for the island of Great Britain, derived from Celtic roots and associated with the Latin word for white. It has a long historical legacy as a place name and literary term before being adapted as a given name. In the United States, it remains a rare and distinctive choice with steady, low-frequency usage.
Popularity in the United States
724 babies in the United States have been named Albion since 1880. It ranks #3952 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1887.
States where it is most popular
- ME (47.1 %)
- MA (35.3 %)
- NY (17.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 32 |
| 1890-1900 | 17 |
| 1900-1910 | 16 |
| 1910-1920 | 113 |
| 1920-1930 | 140 |
| 1930-1940 | 65 |
| 1940-1950 | 37 |
| 1950-1960 | 34 |
| 1960-1970 | 17 |
| 1970-1980 | 16 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 11 |
| 2000-2010 | 82 |
| 2010-2019 | 99 |
| 2020-2029 | 40 |
Famous people named Albion
- Albion W. Tourgée: Lawyer, Author
Fun facts
- Albion is recorded as the earliest known name for the island of Great Britain in ancient Greek and Roman texts.
- Poets such as William Blake used Albion as a personification of Britain and humanity in epic mythological poetry.