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Albert
BoyGermanic, French· “noble and bright”
- Meaning
- noble and bright
- Origin
- Germanic, French
- Pronunciation
- AL-burt
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #614
- US babies 2025
- 461
- Best rank
- #14 (1910)
- Peak year
- 1921
Meaning and origin of Albert
Albert is a Germanic and French name that means “noble and bright”.
Albert comes from the Germanic name Adalbert, made from adal, noble, and beraht, bright or famous. The Normans brought forms of it to England, but it became truly popular after Queen Victoria married Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. Saint Albert the Great, a medieval scholar and teacher of Thomas Aquinas, gave it a religious following, and Albert Einstein made it a byword for scientific genius. After a long spell of feeling old-fashioned, Albert is now part of the vintage revival. Al, Bert and Albie are classic nicknames, and Albie in particular has a fresh, friendly feel.
Popularity over time
Albert has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 146 different years. Its best national rank was #14 in 1910, and the most babies received it in 1921, when 10,158 were named Albert. In 2025, 461 babies were named Albert, and it ranked #614 nationally. That is 34% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #19 in 1920, #56 in 1950, #142 in 1980, #281 in 2000, #403 in 2010, and #614 in 2025. Of the 491,861 US boys named Albert since records began, 19% were born in the 1920s, its biggest decade. The 1910s come next, with 68,207 babies. Since 2010, 9,806 more have been named Albert.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Arthur, Ralph, Warren, Howard, and Clarence.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Albert ranked highest in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Jersey.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | #361 | 8 |
| Massachusetts | #378 | 13 |
| New Jersey | #396 | 20 |
| New York | #419 | 41 |
| Louisiana | #426 | 11 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Albert is usually pronounced AL-burt, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with A and ends in “-rt”.
Middle names for Albert
A few middle names that flow with Albert: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Albert
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Albert mean?
Albert is a Germanic and French name that means “noble and bright”.
What is the origin of the name Albert?
Albert has Germanic, French, and English roots. Albert comes from the Germanic name Adalbert, made from adal, noble, and beraht, bright or famous.
Is Albert a popular name?
Yes. Albert ranked #614 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Albert a boy or girl name?
Albert is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Albert?
Albert is usually pronounced AL-burt. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings