Rising since 2017, #6,803 for boys today.
Popularity of Albi since 2000
Babies named Albi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 65 |
| 2010s | 47 |
| 2020s | 66 |
Meaning & origin
Albi is a rare and modern name in the United States, first recorded in 2000. Its recent trajectory shows a steady rise in popularity since 2017, with a peak rank in 2022. As of the latest data in 2025, it ranks 6,803, with an incidence of approximately 1 in 142,340 births. Albi is most often considered a short form or variant of Albert, though it also has independent use in Albanian contexts. Its concise, two-syllable sound fits well with contemporary trends favoring short, vowel-ending names. Top states for Albi are not recorded due to its rarity, which suggests a diffuse but loyal base of parents seeking an uncommon yet familiar-sounding name.
Albi may be a pet form of Albert, a Germanic name meaning 'noble and bright.' It also occurs as a standalone name in Albanian, where it is sometimes related to 'albë' meaning 'dawn' or 'white.' However, for the Albanian derivation, the connection is not firmly established. In contemporary English-speaking contexts, Albi is often used as a modern, informal short form of Albert or a creative variation.
Sibling names for Albi
Names that share Albi's style, for a brother or sister.
