Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Albert has Germanic origins, meaning 'noble and bright'. It evolved from Adalberht in Old High German to various forms before settling in modern English. The name is associated with traits of intelligence and respect. It does not have a biblical background but gained popularity in the 19th century due to notable figures like Prince Albert. Today, it is viewed positively and has several common variants.
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/ˈæl.bɝːt/
Origin
Germanic
Etymology
The name Albert is derived from the Germanic elements 'adal', meaning 'noble', and 'beraht', meaning 'bright' or 'famous'.
Meaning
Noble and bright
Language Evolution
Adalberht (Old High German), Alberic (Old French), Albertus (Latin), Albert (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Albert gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly due to Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, who was the husband of Queen Victoria.
Variants & Derivatives
Albie, Al, Bert
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Albert is perceived as a classic and respectable name, often associated with intelligence and creativity, partly due to famous figures like Albert Einstein.
Famous People
Albert Einstein, Albert Camus, Albert Schweitzer
📊 Trend Analysis
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Highly Popular name with 10,204 peak births in 1921
Geographic Spread
Popular across 51 US states, with strongest presence in Rhode Island
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 13 different American generations with varying popularity
🔊 Alternative Spellings & Similar Sounds (1 Variations)
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Historical Birth Statistics
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 19th of 7545 | 159,325 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 34th of 6773 | 115,307 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 75th of 7552 | 98,160 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 119th of 10718 | 39,805 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 176th of 16616 | 27,026 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 335th of 24088 | 14,709 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 494th of 23106 | 7,190 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1135th of 9107 | 769 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1253rd of 9204 | 664 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2216th of 12526 | 472 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3405th of 19264 | 310 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 6879th of 27321 | 175 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 33240th of 35406 | 6 |
Regional Popularity by Generation - Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
1.62% 23rd/1416 |
1.09% 15th/1379 |
0.85% 20th/2366 |
1.40% 16th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
2.65% 41st/1546 |
1.61% 25th/1556 |
1.40% 33rd/2353 |
2.13% 33rd/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
4.71% 105th/2227 |
2.35% 57th/2430 |
2.24% 64th/2853 |
2.63% 73rd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
5.55% 163rd/2937 |
2.41% 84th/3483 |
3.33% 117th/3518 |
2.92% 118th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
6.16% 227th/3685 |
2.95% 132nd/4475 |
3.39% 176th/5194 |
2.58% 163rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
10.26% 470th/4582 |
4.74% 245th/5164 |
4.91% 359th/7313 |
3.75% 280th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
15.24% 607th/3984 |
8.11% 364th/4487 |
8.69% 593rd/6822 |
6.85% 430th/6276 |
Regional Popularity by Generation - Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
100.00% 1416th/1416 |
59.32% 818th/1379 |
72.23% 1709th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
100.00% 1546th/1546 |
72.88% 1134th/1556 |
76.97% 1811th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
100.00% 2430th/2430 |
79.14% 2258th/2853 |
100.00% 2775th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - |
57.37% 2320th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 6317th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity
This map shows relative popularity across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends in the United States
This name shows strongest popularity in Rhode Island across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, usage has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, popularity patterns vary significantly: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 19th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 34th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 75th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 119th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 176th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 335th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 494th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1135th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1253rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2216th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3405th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6879th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 33240th out of 35406 names. Explore how this name has evolved through American history with comprehensive regional and generational analysis.