Holding steady.
Popularity of Albertha since 1882
Babies named Albertha per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1922, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Albertha's real moment was 1904.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 45 |
| 1890s | 147 |
| 1900s | 403 |
| 1910s | 907 |
| 1920s | 1,264 |
| 1930s | 877 |
| 1940s | 721 |
| 1950s | 528 |
| 1960s | 192 |
| 1970s | 42 |
| 1980s | 19 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Albertha is a vintage feminine name that saw its peak popularity in 1904, according to U.S. Social Security data. Its trajectory has been stable, meaning it was never a common choice even during its heyday, and it has become exceedingly rare by 2025, with no recent rank or one-in-N statistic. The name reflects a 19th-century trend of creating elaborate feminine forms of established male names, like Albert or Robert. While it has distant ties to Germanic roots meaning noble and bright, modern usage is sparse, making it a distinctive choice for families drawn to antique names. Its lack of top-state records suggests it never concentrated in any particular region, adding to its obscurity.
Albertha is a feminine form of Albert, derived from the Germanic elements "adal" meaning noble and "beraht" meaning bright. It emerged in the 19th century as part of the Victorian fashion for elaborate feminine variants of male names, particularly in English-speaking countries. The name saw moderate use through the early 1900s, with its peak year in 1904 according to U.S. Social Security data.
Where Albertha is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Albie, Bertie, Birdie
Sibling names for Albertha
Names that share Albertha's style, for a brother or sister.
