Albert: Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, and More

Fact: Over the span of 200 years, the British royal family has had 12 people named Albert to portrait the nobility aspect.

Albert Overview

Meaning

Noble, bright, famous

Gender

Boy

Origin

German

Etymology

Derived from the Old High German name “Adalbert,” meaning “noble and bright”.

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈælbərt/

Popularity

Albert is a classic name used globally, particularly in English and German-speaking countries. In the USA, Albert ranked #590 for boys in 2023.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

22 (Influential, Visionary, Powerful)

Name Styles

Classic, Vintage, Traditional

Associated Traits

Strong, dignified, intelligent, noble

Name Day

November 15th

Albert Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Albertus, Alberto, Albrecht, Adalbert, Aubert, Elbert, Ailbert, Albie, Albertino, Alberich

Common Nicknames

Al, Bert, Bertie, Albie, Berto, Berton, Ally, Alb, Alby, Bertster

Diminutives

Al, Bert, Albie, Bertie, Ally

Famous People

Albert Einstein
(German Physicist)
Albert Camus
(French Novelist)
Albert Finney
(English Actor)
Albert Pujols
(Dominican-American Baseball Player)
Albert Brooks
(American Actor)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

Albert Wesker
("Resident Evil" Video Game Series)
Albert Ingalls
("Little House on the Prairie" TV Series)
Albert
("The Birdcage" Film)
Albert Tatlock
("Coronation Street" TV Series)

Places

Albert City
(Kansas, USA)
Albert Community
(Texas, USA)
Albert Community
(Oklahoma, USA)
Albert Community
(New Mexico, USA)
Prince Albert Town
(South Africa)

What Is the Meaning of Albert?

Albert means “noble,” “famous,” and “bright,” symbolizing a sense of honor and intelligence.

What Is the Origin of The Name Albert?

Albert has Germanic origins, derived from the Old High German name “Adalbert,” which combines “adal” meaning “noble” and “beraht” meaning “bright” or “famous.”

Albert Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Albert in the U.S. over the Years

United States	#6122022	#5902023
Top 3 Rankings	#141910	#151896	#151897

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Albert

Year	Name Ranking	Number of Births	Birth Rate (%)
2023	590 (+22 from 2022)	481 (+25 from 2022)	0.02627
2022	612 (-50 from 2021)	456 (-47 from 2021)	0.02435
2021	562 (-39 from 2020)	503 (-41 from 2020)	0.02685
2020	523 (-51 from 2019)	544 (-76 from 2019)	0.02941
2019	472 (-19 from 2018)	620 (-39 from 2018)	0.03226
2018	453 (-22 from 2017)	659 (-59 from 2017)	0.03390
2017	431 (+45 from 2016)	718 (+74 from 2016)	0.03628
2016	476 (-36 from 2015)	644 (-51 from 2015)	0.03179
2015	440 (-5 from 2014)	695 No change from 2014	0.03399
2014	435 (-13 from 2013)	695 (-2 from 2013)	0.03392
2013	422 (-20 from 2012)	697 (-28 from 2012)	0.03449
2012	402 (-10 from 2011)	725 No change from 2011	0.03573
2011	392 (+11 from 2010)	725 (+26 from 2010)	0.03569
2010	403 (+1 from 2009)	699 (-33 from 2009)	0.03402
2009	404 (-29 from 2008)	732 (-91 from 2008)	0.03451
2008	375 (-5 from 2007)	823 (-8 from 2007)	0.03775
2007	370 (-17 from 2006)	831 (-29 from 2006)	0.03752
2006	353 (-12 from 2005)	860 (-9 from 2005)	0.03923
2005	341 (-3 from 2004)	869 (+1 from 2004)	0.04085
2004	338 (-24 from 2003)	868 (-85 from 2003)	0.04107
2003	314 (-16 from 2002)	953 (-31 from 2002)	0.04536
2002	298 (-18 from 2001)	984 (-110 from 2001)	0.04761
2001	280 (+1 from 2000)	1094 (+2 from 2000)	0.05289
2000	281 (-12 from 1999)	1092 (-26 from 1999)	0.05229
1999	269 (-11 from 1998)	1118 (-40 from 1998)	0.05483
1998	258 (-9 from 1997)	1158 (-19 from 1997)	0.05711
1997	249 (-18 from 1996)	1177 (-123 from 1996)	0.05892
1996	231 (-7 from 1995)	1300 (-32 from 1995)	0.06488
1995	224 (-15 from 1994)	1332 (-53 from 1994)	0.06622
1994	209 No change from 1993	1385 (-48 from 1993)	0.06795
1993	209 (-4 from 1992)	1433 (-72 from 1992)	0.06938
1992	205 (-15 from 1991)	1505 (-192 from 1991)	0.07170
1991	190 (-23 from 1990)	1697 (-130 from 1990)	0.08006
1990	167 (+3 from 1989)	1827 (+64 from 1989)	0.08490
1989	170 (-16 from 1988)	1763 (-32 from 1988)	0.08411
1988	154 (+4 from 1987)	1795 (+27 from 1987)	0.08965
1987	158 (-4 from 1986)	1768 (+19 from 1986)	0.09066
1986	154 (-2 from 1985)	1749 (-50 from 1985)	0.09101
1985	152 (-11 from 1984)	1799 (-86 from 1984)	0.09348
1984	141 (+9 from 1983)	1885 (+63 from 1983)	0.10044
1983	150 (-10 from 1982)	1822 (-201 from 1982)	0.09777
1982	140 (+5 from 1981)	2023 (+83 from 1981)	0.10720
1981	145 (-3 from 1980)	1940 (-16 from 1980)	0.10417
1980	142 (+3 from 1979)	1956 (+97 from 1979)	0.10546
1979	145 (+1 from 1978)	1859 (+56 from 1978)	0.10378
1978	146 (-9 from 1977)	1803 (-147 from 1977)	0.10552
1977	137 (-1 from 1976)	1950 (+32 from 1976)	0.11408
1976	136 (-7 from 1975)	1918 (-97 from 1975)	0.11748
1975	129 (+1 from 1974)	2015 (+1 from 1974)	0.12420
1974	130 (-18 from 1973)	2014 (-275 from 1973)	0.12354
1973	112 No change from 1972	2289 (-220 from 1972)	0.14185
1972	112 (+7 from 1971)	2509 (-174 from 1971)	0.14988
1971	119 (-12 from 1970)	2683 (-389 from 1970)	0.14759
1970	107 (+1 from 1969)	3072 (+137 from 1969)	0.16128
1969	108 (-6 from 1968)	2935 (+16 from 1968)	0.16046
1968	102 (-4 from 1967)	2919 (-250 from 1967)	0.16441
1967	98 (+2 from 1966)	3169 (-128 from 1966)	0.17809
1966	100 No change from 1965	3297 (-122 from 1965)	0.18139
1965	100 No change from 1964	3419 (-342 from 1964)	0.18046
1964	100 No change from 1963	3761 (-125 from 1963)	0.18554
1963	100 (+1 from 1962)	3886 (-187 from 1962)	0.18822
1962	101 (-4 from 1961)	4073 (-245 from 1961)	0.19380
1961	97 (-4 from 1960)	4318 (-281 from 1960)	0.20019
1960	93 (-1 from 1959)	4599 (-2 from 1959)	0.21239
1959	92 (-3 from 1958)	4601 (-212 from 1958)	0.21237
1958	89 (-5 from 1957)	4813 (-233 from 1957)	0.22335
1957	84 (-3 from 1956)	5046 (-107 from 1956)	0.23053
1956	81 (-5 from 1955)	5153 (-28 from 1955)	0.24010
1955	76 (-3 from 1954)	5181 (-248 from 1954)	0.24786
1954	73 (-4 from 1953)	5429 (-8 from 1953)	0.26238
1953	69 (-3 from 1952)	5437 (-223 from 1952)	0.27155
1952	66 (-6 from 1951)	5660 (-101 from 1951)	0.28683
1951	60 (-4 from 1950)	5761 (+7 from 1950)	0.30136
1950	56 No change from 1949	5754 (-309 from 1949)	0.31636
1949	56 (-1 from 1948)	6063 (-93 from 1948)	0.33646
1948	55 No change from 1947	6156 (-306 from 1947)	0.34531
1947	55 (-3 from 1946)	6462 (+456 from 1946)	0.34787
1946	52 (-3 from 1945)	6006 (+573 from 1945)	0.36391
1945	49 (-5 from 1944)	5433 (-423 from 1944)	0.39615
1944	44 (-1 from 1943)	5856 (-449 from 1943)	0.42155
1943	43 (-3 from 1942)	6305 (-191 from 1942)	0.43345
1942	40 No change from 1941	6496 (+569 from 1941)	0.46127
1941	40 (+1 from 1940)	5927 (+355 from 1940)	0.47232
1940	41 No change from 1939	5572 (+95 from 1939)	0.46975
1939	41 (-4 from 1938)	5477 (-320 from 1938)	0.48328
1938	37 No change from 1937	5797 (+132 from 1937)	0.51008
1937	37 (-3 from 1936)	5665 (-94 from 1936)	0.51799
1936	34 (-3 from 1935)	5759 (-336 from 1935)	0.54111
1935	31 (+1 from 1934)	6095 (+92 from 1934)	0.56984
1934	32 (-2 from 1933)	6003 (-86 from 1933)	0.56529
1933	30 (-4 from 1932)	6089 (-774 from 1932)	0.59685
1932	26 (-2 from 1931)	6863 (-267 from 1931)	0.63875
1931	24 No change from 1930	7130 (-820 from 1930)	0.66650
1930	24 No change from 1929	7950 (-128 from 1929)	0.70384
1929	24 (-1 from 1928)	8078 (-734 from 1928)	0.72932
1928	23 No change from 1927	8812 (-316 from 1927)	0.77219
1927	23 (-2 from 1926)	9128 (-17 from 1926)	0.78560
1926	21 No change from 1925	9145 (-367 from 1925)	0.79838
1925	21 No change from 1924	9512 (-368 from 1924)	0.82611
1924	21 (-1 from 1923)	9880 (+55 from 1923)	0.84514
1923	20 No change from 1922	9825 (-71 from 1922)	0.86772
1922	20 No change from 1921	9896 (-262 from 1921)	0.87949
1921	20 (-1 from 1920)	10158 (+161 from 1920)	0.89267
1920	19 (-1 from 1919)	9997 (+390 from 1919)	0.90817
1919	18 (+1 from 1918)	9607 (-328 from 1918)	0.94620
1918	19 (-1 from 1917)	9935 (+778 from 1917)	0.94741
1917	18 (-1 from 1916)	9157 (+113 from 1916)	0.95454
1916	17 No change from 1915	9044 (+219 from 1915)	0.97959
1915	17 (-2 from 1914)	8825 (+1883 from 1914)	1.00179
1914	15 (+1 from 1913)	6942 (+1493 from 1913)	1.01592
1913	16 (+1 from 1912)	5449 (+862 from 1912)	1.01614
1912	17 (-2 from 1911)	4587 (+2109 from 1911)	1.01605
1911	15 (-1 from 1910)	2478 (+295 from 1910)	1.02653
1910	14 (+1 from 1909)	2183 (+367 from 1909)	1.04692
1909	15 No change from 1908	1816 (+174 from 1908)	1.02678
1908	15 No change from 1907	1642 (+6 from 1907)	0.98697
1907	15 (+1 from 1906)	1636 (+167 from 1906)	1.03163
1906	16 (-1 from 1905)	1469 (-63 from 1905)	1.01967
1905	15 (+1 from 1904)	1532 (+79 from 1904)	1.06959
1904	16 No change from 1903	1453 (+116 from 1903)	1.04907
1903	16 No change from 1902	1337 (-38 from 1902)	1.03385
1902	16 (-1 from 1901)	1375 (+58 from 1901)	1.03578
1901	15 (+1 from 1900)	1317 (-424 from 1900)	1.13935
1900	16 (-1 from 1899)	1741 (+531 from 1899)	1.07387
1899	15 (+1 from 1898)	1210 (-207 from 1898)	1.05040
1898	16 (-1 from 1897)	1417 (+40 from 1897)	1.07268
1897	15 No change from 1896	1377 (-57 from 1896)	1.12923
1896	15 (+1 from 1895)	1434 (+43 from 1895)	1.11103
1895	16 No change from 1894	1391 (-56 from 1894)	1.09837
1894	16 No change from 1893	1447 (+94 from 1893)	1.15860
1893	16 No change from 1892	1353 (-147 from 1892)	1.11780
1892	16 No change from 1891	1500 (+293 from 1891)	1.14110
1891	16 No change from 1890	1207 (-210 from 1890)	1.10465
1890	16 No change from 1889	1417 (+64 from 1889)	1.18379
1889	16 No change from 1888	1353 (-216 from 1888)	1.13667
1888	16 No change from 1887	1569 (+275 from 1887)	1.20779
1887	16 No change from 1886	1294 (-194 from 1886)	1.18378
1886	16 No change from 1885	1488 (+59 from 1885)	1.24999
1885	16 No change from 1884	1429 (-6 from 1884)	1.23248
1884	16 No change from 1883	1435 (-61 from 1883)	1.16916
1883	16 No change from 1882	1496 (-3 from 1882)	1.33007
1882	16 No change from 1881	1499 (+180 from 1881)	1.22838
1881	16 No change from 1880	1319 (-174 from 1880)	1.21818
1880	16 First SSA data recorded	1493 First SSA data recorded	1.26099

American States Popularity Rankings for Albert

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

New York (NY)

#3072021

#4022022

#3632023

Pennsylvania (PA)

#4802021

#3912022

#4072023

California (CA)

#4722021

#4262022

#4342023

Texas (TX)

#4602021

#6452022

#5902023

Illinois (IL)

#5612021

#6422022

#7032023

Ohio (OH)

#5702021

#5562022

#6352023

Massachusetts (MA)

#3272021

#4062022

#3962023

New Jersey (NJ)

#5232021

#4832022

#5192023

Michigan (MI)

#6132021

#6592022

#7572023

Louisiana (LA)

#6302020

#8062021

#5392022

Georgia (GA)

#9352020

#7652021

#6182023

North Carolina (NC)

#8622021

#6202022

#6322023

Florida (FL)

#4902021

#6142022

#8942023

Mississippi (MS)

#4722015

#5362022

#5322023

Alabama (AL)

#6022014

#4462015

#6422017

Missouri (MO)

#5082021

#8662022

#5272023

Virginia (VA)

#5392021

#6692022

#6632023

Tennessee (TN)

#5852021

#8282022

#10272023

Maryland (MD)

#4022021

#8052022

#5162023

South Carolina (SC)

#4992020

#6992021

#6382023

Connecticut (CT)

#3812021

#3972022

#4882023

Indiana (IN)

#5842020

#7012021

#8432022

Kentucky (KY)

#4942014

#4122016

#6492019

Arkansas (AR)

#5452015

#5432017

#5422018

Oklahoma (OK)

#6872013

#6342015

#6412016

Wisconsin (WI)

#7002021

#3812022

#5662023

Arizona (AZ)

#9072021

#6262022

#6332023

Minnesota (MN)

#4362019

#5412020

#6542023

Colorado (CO)

#7852019

#4832020

#6602023

West Virginia (WV)

#2141996

#2331998

#2682003

Kansas (KS)

#4572012

#5162015

#4372019

Rhode Island (RI)

#1802008

#1652011

#1972013

Washington (WA)

#6262021

#5702022

#3612023

Iowa (IA)

#5522019

#5532020

#3542021

New Mexico (NM)

#2792013

#3872014

#3362019

Maine (ME)

#1351988

#1361989

#1871992

Hawaii (HI)

#1862002

#1892003

#2702006

Nebraska (NE)

#2091989

#3902006

#3322019

District of Columbia (DC)

#2292003

#2342006

#2282014

Oregon (OR)

#5862020

#5322022

#5402023

New Hampshire (NH)

#1771994

#1611999

#2032004

North Dakota (ND)

#1351970

#1501971

#1441977

South Dakota (SD)

#1631977

#1361983

#1481984

Montana (MT)

#1421982

#1671984

#2222019

Utah (UT)

#6822021

#5602022

#6672023

Vermont (VT)

#1001973

#851975

#951977

Delaware (DE)

#961986

#1271988

#1541992

Idaho (ID)

#2431992

#3192000

#3142017

Wyoming (WY)

#741970

#821972

#1141981

Nevada (NV)

#4552016

#4012017

#3882023

Alaska (AK)

#1711993

#1661998

#2062008

Popularity Rankings for Albert in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Greenland

Greenland

#312015

#252017

#272018

Popularity in Denmark

Denmark

#342021

#412022

#50First half of 2023

Popularity in Norway

Norway

#522021

#582022

#752023

Popularity in Other American Territories

American Samoa

Guam

Northern Mariana Islands

U.S. Virgin Islands

Other American Territories

#632015

#662016

#542017

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales

#552019

#572020

#582021

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada

#662020

#672021

#602022

Popularity in Spain

Spain

#822002

#842003

#932004

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden

#982001

#1402022

#1312023

Popularity in Poland

Poland

#1012021

#1052022

#1132023

Popularity in Czechia

Czechia

#1292014

#1362015

#1212016

Popularity in Russia (Moscow)

Russia (Moscow)

#1262019

#1212020

#1352021

Popularity in Iceland

Iceland

#3292021

#1642022

#1392023

Popularity in Austria

Austria

#1401998

#1992000

#1802019

Popularity in France

France

#1691969

#1861970

#1991971

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand

#2102021

#1972022

#2242023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland

#3262021

#3112022

#2002023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland

#2252021

#2622022

#4722023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland

#2732021

#3252022

#4002023

Popularity in Germany

Germany

#2992021

#2812022

#2792023

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico

#3232010

#3772011

#4802012

Popularity in Canada

Canada

#5592021

#4712022

#6202023

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland

#4862020

#5502021

#4722022

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Albert a Name for Boys or Girls?

Albert is traditionally a boy’s name. This usage stems from its Germanic origins and its popularity among European royalty and historical figures, often given to boys.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Albert

Albertus
Alberto
Albrecht
Adalbert
Aubert
Elbert
Ailbert
Albie
Albertino
Alberich

Al
Bert
Bertie
Albie
Berto
Berton
Ally
Alb
Alby
Bertster

Al
Bert
Albie
Bertie
Ally

Albert in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

Albert Einstein (Physicist, 1879–1955): A German-born theoretical physicist who developed the theory of relativity, significantly influencing modern physics.
Albert Camus (Novelist, 1913–1960): A French-Algerian philosopher and author known for his works such as "The Stranger" and "The Plague," and for his contributions to existentialism.
Albert Finney (Actor, 1936–2019): An English actor who starred in films like "Tom Jones" and "Erin Brockovich."
Albert Pujols (Baseball Player, 1980): A Dominican-American baseball player celebrated for his career with the St. Louis Cardinals and the Los Angeles Angels.
Albert Brooks (Actor, 1947): An American actor, comedian, and filmmaker known for his roles in movies such as "Broadcast News" and "Drive."

Albert Wesker ("Resident Evil," 1996 Video Game Series): A recurring antagonist who is a former member of the Special Tactics and Rescue Service (S.T.A.R.S.) and later becomes a powerful villain.
Albert Ingalls ("Little House on the Prairie," 1974 TV Series): The adopted son of Charles and Caroline Ingalls, known for his kind heart and strong moral values.
Albert ("The Birdcage," 1996 Film): A flamboyant drag queen and co-owner of a South Beach nightclub.
Albert Tatlock ("Coronation Street," 1960 TV Series): A long-standing character known for his grumpy demeanor and sharp wit.

Albert City (Kansas, USA): A small city in Barton County, known for its peaceful rural atmosphere and community events.
Albert Community (Texas, USA): A tiny unincorporated community in Gillespie County, known for its historic schoolhouse and community center.
Albert Community(Oklahoma, USA): An unincorporated community in Caddo County, characterized by its agricultural background and small-town charm.
Albert Community (New Mexico, USA): A small unincorporated community in Harding County, known for its wide-open spaces and rural lifestyle.
Prince Albert Town (South Africa): A town in KwaZulu-Natal, recognized for its historical significance and cultural heritage.

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Albert Name Meaning