Holding steady.
Popularity of Albertus since 1880
Babies named Albertus per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1918, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Albertus's real moment was 1883.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 10 |
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 131 |
| 1920s | 133 |
| 1930s | 64 |
| 1940s | 42 |
| 1950s | 19 |
| 1960s | 7 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Albertus has not been among the top 1000 names in any year since the Social Security Administration began tracking data in 1880. Its peak year was 1883, when it was most frequently given, though it never achieved widespread popularity. The name has remained stable in its rarity, with no significant resurgence. It is the Latin form of Albert, a name of Germanic origin that has been borne by saints and scholars for centuries. Parents today who choose Albertus are likely drawn to its scholarly, old-world feel and the distinguished legacy of figures like Saint Albertus Magnus.
Albertus is the Latinized form of the Germanic name Albert, composed of the elements 'adal' (noble) and 'beraht' (bright). The name was widely used among medieval scholars and saints, most notably Albertus Magnus, a 13th-century philosopher and theologian. It has been in occasional use in the English-speaking world since the 19th century, often as a formal given name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Al, Bert, Albie, Berty
Sibling names for Albertus
Names that share Albertus's style, for a brother or sister.
