Declining since 1985, #614 for boys today.
Popularity of Albert since 1880
Babies named Albert per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1921, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Albert's real moment was 1883.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 14,375 |
| 1890s | 13,753 |
| 1900s | 15,318 |
| 1910s | 68,207 |
| 1920s | 94,431 |
| 1930s | 62,829 |
| 1940s | 60,278 |
| 1950s | 52,829 |
| 1960s | 36,379 |
| 1970s | 22,112 |
| 1980s | 18,503 |
| 1990s | 13,932 |
| 2000s | 9,109 |
| 2010s | 6,882 |
| 2020s | 2,924 |
Meaning & origin
Albert is a classic masculine name with deep Germanic roots, conveying an air of nobility and brightness. In 2025, Albert held the rank of 614th in the United States, given to approximately 1 in every 3,705 baby boys. This represents a significant decline from its peak over a century ago; the name reached its height of popularity in 1883, during the Victorian era, likely influenced by the public's admiration for Queen Victoria's beloved consort, Prince Albert. Since then, usage has waned, and its trajectory has been steadily falling since 1985, reflecting a broader shift toward more modern or revived vintage names. Despite this downward trend, Albert retains a loyal following, particularly in states with strong historical ties: Connecticut, Louisiana, and Nebraska are its top-ranking states today. While it may no longer dominate nursery rolls, Albert's dignified simplicity and rich heritage ensure it remains a recognized and respected choice.
Albert is the English and French form of the Old German name Adalbert, which is composed of the elements 'adal' meaning 'noble' and 'beraht' meaning 'bright'. It was introduced to England by the Normans, replacing the Old English cognate Æþelbeorht. The name gained lasting popularity in the 19th century due to Prince Albert, consort of Queen Victoria, and has remained in steady use ever since.
Where Albert is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Albert” around the world
Where Albert lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
45
babies in 2024
Ireland
11
babies in 2025
New Zealand
10
babies in 2025
Quebec
#47
in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Al, Bert, Bertie
Sibling names for Albert
Names that share Albert's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Alice, Clara, Edith, Mabel, Florence, Agnes, Alberta, Alma, Bertha, Gertrude, Irene, Mildred, Paulette, Adela, Adella, Alline, Annetta, Bertie, Bertina, Blanch, Earnestine, Edwina, Elberta, Ernestine, Ethel, Ethelyn, Eugenie, Flossie, Freda, Fredericka, Genia, Mabelle, Mable, Madge, Maebelle, Margery, Maud, Wilhelmina, Winifred, Adelene, Albertha, Albertina, Alvena, Annice, Annis, Birtha, Carry, Erline, Ethyl, Florrie, Fredia, Georgetta, Georgine, Henretta, Hermine, Ilda, Jeanetta, Jennette, Joetta, Margaretta, Regena, Rosabelle, Roselle, Rozanne, Trudie, Willia, Adalene, Adline, Agness, Aldine, Alyne, Angla, Anice, Arva, Bernece, Carola, Celie, Clarabell, Clarise, Clydia, Eathel, Ethelda, Etheline, Ethlyn, Etter, Evalene, Evone, Fleda, Florice, Fredonia, Fredrica, Georgena, Gladies, Hildreth, Ilma, Jeannett, Jennetta, Lilliam, Lodema, Luberta, Lubertha, Lulla, Marget, Margreat, Margretta, Margrette, Marilla, Maymie, Metta, Minnette, Ottilia, Robena, Rosabel, Rosemond, Vangie, Verma, Wilberta, Wilhelmenia, Wilhemina, Albertia, Albirta, Aldena, Allice, Aneita, Arthurine, Attie, Bertice, Clarabel, Editha, Edithe, Edwinna, Edyth, Elsye, Emelda, Ernesta, Ernesteen, Ernestene, Ethelyne, Floella, Florance, Gertrue, Gertude, Gloris, Harryette, Henritta, Hermie, Idamae, Lucindy, Luretta, Mabell, Margurette, Mariona, Maryon, Myrtha, Robertine, Rudene, Victoriana, Wreatha, Eithel, Glayds, Merie, Albirda, Alzina, Avenell, Avice, Barbera, Bertine, Bessye, Dorice, Eddith, Edwyna, Elener, Erdine, Ermina, Freada, Gilberta, Gladyes, Gretna, Idabell, Jenet, Leaner, Lillion, Loie, Lurie, Madell, Margerie, Marrian, Milderd, Myldred, Olivene, Orabelle, Otillia, Parilee, Rosalynd, Rosamae, Roslind, Runette, Sinda, Tacie, Thursa, Tressia, Walta
Brothers: Arthur, Edward, Henry, Frederick, Walter, Arnold, Earnest, Edmond, Edwin, Eugene, Harvey, Herman, Hubert, Irvin, Leonard, Maurice, Reginald, Wallace, Wilfred, Adolph, Algie, Archibald, Bernie, Dudley, Earle, Edmon, Frederic, Fredric, Hobert, Lenard, Lenord, Newton, Norbert, Steward, Abbott, Arnett, Arther, Bartley, Burnett, Clearence, Earnie, Elwin, Hilbert, Hilliard, Leopold, Parnell, Richmond, Rowland, Webster, Alferd, Aurthur, Barnard, Bernhardt, Bertis, Bland, Clarnce, Conard, Cornel, Edger, Edwyn, Eliga, Ermon, Freddrick, Gerrard, Gilman, Harman, Harrold, Hebert, Hobson, Hurbert, Larence, Lindon, Linford, Obert, Philbert, Rainier, Revis, Rubert, Tilmon, Ulric, Welford, Weyman, Wilburt, Wilmot, Addis, Anner, Auther, Averill, Barnet, Bernal, Bernerd, Bertin, Bertrum, Carel, Danford, Elbridge, Eugen, Eugune, Eward, Ferman, Fredick, Gladstone, Goodwin, Gurney, Hartwell, Jervis, Leanord, Linard, Reg, Stanely, Talbot, Talton, Vermon, Willey, Herberth, Allard, Bazil, Calbert, Edker, Edwing, Elick, Eugine, Evart, Ewart, Fredderick, Goble, Harace, Harbert, Hulbert, Julies, Lional, Moris, Raymound, Robey, Rodolph, Sebert, Shafter, Upton, Willman
Names like Albert
Names whose popularity has moved with Albert's over the last 50 years.
