Holding steady.
Popularity of Albertia since 1903
Babies named Albertia per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1919, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Albertia's real moment was 1903.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 17 |
| 1910s | 64 |
| 1920s | 78 |
| 1930s | 22 |
| 1940s | 23 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Albertia is a rare Latinate feminine form of Albert that has never achieved mainstream popularity. It was first recorded in U.S. data in 1903, the same year it reached its peak usage, after which it essentially vanished from birth records. The name's trajectory remains flat, with no recorded births in recent decades. Albertia belongs to the early 1900s naming fashion for elaborate -ia endings, similar to names like Adelia or Lavinia. While it carries the noble meaning of its root name Albert, its obscurity makes it a highly distinctive choice for parents seeking an almost unheard-of vintage name.
Albertia is a Latinate feminine elaboration of Albert, a name derived from the Old High German Adalbert, composed of 'adal' (noble) and 'beraht' (bright). The suffix -ia was often used in the 19th century to create ornate feminine forms, particularly for names honoring Queen Victoria's husband, Prince Albert. Albertia saw a brief period of use in the early 1900s, but never achieved widespread popularity, remaining a rare choice.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Allie, Bertie, Birdie, Ali
Sibling names for Albertia
Names that share Albertia's style, for a brother or sister.
