Albert
Albert is a boys' name of German origin meaning “noble, bright.” It ranked #614 in the United States in 2025. A classic name of Germanic origin composed of elements meaning 'noble' and 'bright.'
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how do you pronounce Albert?
AL-bert
where does the name Albert come from?
Germanic, ultimately from Æthelbeorht or Adalbert, a compound of adal, noble, and beraht, bright or famous.
It was popular among European royalty and gained enormous cultural weight through Prince Albert, consort of Queen Victoria, and Albert Einstein.
how popular is this name?
Albert has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 146 years since 1880. It peaked at #14 in 1910, and ranked #614 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #614 |
| 2024 | #607 |
| 2023 | #587 |
| 2022 | #613 |
| 2021 | #563 |
| 2020 | #523 |
| 2019 | #472 |
| 2018 | #453 |
| 2017 | #432 |
| 2016 | #476 |
| 2010 | #403 |
| 2000 | #281 |
| 1990 | #167 |
| 1980 | #142 |
| 1970 | #107 |
| 1960 | #93 |
| 1950 | #56 |
| 1940 | #41 |
| 1930 | #24 |
| 1920 | #19 |
| 1910 | #14 |
| 1900 | #16 |
| 1890 | #16 |
| 1880 | #16 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Albert fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Albert
It became popular in 19th-century England because of Queen Victoria's consort, Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha. The feminine form Alberta is comparatively uncommon and has been declining in use.
who are famous people named Albert?
- Albert Einstein (physicist)
- Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
- Albert Camus (author)
- Albert Pujols (baseball player)
what are the nicknames and variants of Albert?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Albert?
what names go well with Albert?
Sibling names that share Albert's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Albert
What does the name Albert mean?
Albert means “noble, bright”.
What is the origin of the name Albert?
Albert comes from the German naming tradition. Related forms include Adalbert, Adelbert and Alberto.
How popular is the name Albert?
Albert ranked #614 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1910, at #14, and it has spent 146 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Albert a boy or girl name?
Albert is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Albert?
Albert is pronounced AL-bert, with 2 syllables.
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