Holding steady, #6,143 for boys today.
Popularity of Albin since 1880
Babies named Albin per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1919, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Albin's real moment was 1891.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 114 |
| 1890s | 167 |
| 1900s | 145 |
| 1910s | 928 |
| 1920s | 1,136 |
| 1930s | 499 |
| 1940s | 388 |
| 1950s | 255 |
| 1960s | 156 |
| 1970s | 106 |
| 1980s | 71 |
| 1990s | 106 |
| 2000s | 175 |
| 2010s | 134 |
| 2020s | 51 |
Meaning & origin
Albin has a modest but stable presence in American naming records, having first appeared in 1880. Its peak popularity came in 1891, and in 2025 it ranked 6143rd, with about 1 in 122,005 babies receiving the name. The name's trajectory has been remarkably stable, never experiencing dramatic rises or falls. While it is not associated with any particular U.S. state today, Albin has retained consistent usage, particularly in families with Scandinavian or German heritage. The name's Latin origin and saintly associations give it a classic, understated character that appeals to parents seeking a traditional name with historical depth.
Albin derives from the Latin cognomen Albinus, a derivative of albus meaning 'white' or 'bright'. It was used as a family name in ancient Rome, later adopted as a given name across Europe, especially in Scandinavia and German-speaking regions. The name was borne by several early saints, contributing to its historical use in Christian communities.
“Albin” around the world
Where Albin lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
95
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Al, Albie
Sibling names for Albin
Names that share Albin's style, for a brother or sister.
