Boy
Albert
noble, bright, illustrious
About Albert
Timeless dignity defines this enduring classic. Generations have carried this name with distinction, from scientists to artists to leaders across every field imaginable.
Its historical weight brings gravitas without stuffiness, offering a foundation of respectability that serves well throughout life. The straightforward spelling eliminates confusion, while its cross-cultural recognition provides universal accessibility.
Strong without aggression, intelligent without pretension, this name has weathered trends and fashions precisely because it transcends them. It suggests substance, reliability, and quiet confidence—qualities that never go out of style regardless of contemporary naming patterns.
Popularity of the Name Albert
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #16 | ||||
| 1881 | #16 | ||||
| 1882 | #16 | ||||
| 1883 | #16 | ||||
| 1884 | #16 | ||||
| 1885 | #16 | ||||
| 1886 | #16 | ||||
| 1887 | #16 | ||||
| 1888 | #16 | ||||
| 1889 | #16 | ||||
| 1890 | #16 | ||||
| 1891 | #16 | ||||
| 1892 | #16 | ||||
| 1893 | #16 | ||||
| 1894 | #16 | ||||
| 1895 | #16 | ||||
| 1896 | #15 | ||||
| 1897 | #15 | ||||
| 1898 | #16 | ||||
| 1899 | #15 | ||||
| 1900 | #16 | #11 | |||
| 1901 | #15 | #9 | |||
| 1902 | #16 | #8 | |||
| 1903 | #16 | #9 | |||
| 1904 | #16 | #9 | |||
| 1905 | #15 | #10 | |||
| 1906 | #16 | #9 | |||
| 1907 | #15 | #10 | |||
| 1908 | #15 | #11 | |||
| 1909 | #15 | #10 | |||
| 1910 | #14 | #9 | |||
| 1911 | #15 | #9 | |||
| 1912 | #17 | #13 | |||
| 1913 | #16 | #12 | |||
| 1914 | #15 | #9 | |||
| 1915 | #17 | #9 | |||
| 1916 | #17 | #9 | |||
| 1917 | #18 | #11 | |||
| 1918 | #19 | #13 | |||
| 1919 | #18 | #22 | |||
| 1920 | #19 | #19 | |||
| 1921 | #20 | #24 | |||
| 1922 | #20 | #29 | |||
| 1923 | #20 | #26 | |||
| 1924 | #21 | #28 | |||
| 1925 | #21 | #32 | |||
| 1926 | #21 | #34 | |||
| 1927 | #23 | #34 | |||
| 1928 | #23 | #37 | |||
| 1929 | #24 | #37 | |||
| 1930 | #24 | #38 | |||
| 1931 | #24 | #36 | |||
| 1932 | #26 | #32 | |||
| 1933 | #30 | #38 | |||
| 1934 | #32 | #41 | |||
| 1935 | #31 | #41 | |||
| 1936 | #34 | #43 | |||
| 1937 | #37 | #49 | |||
| 1938 | #37 | #64 | |||
| 1939 | #41 | #60 | |||
| 1940 | #41 | #60 | |||
| 1941 | #40 | #68 | |||
| 1942 | #40 | #76 | |||
| 1943 | #43 | #69 | |||
| 1944 | #44 | #76 | |||
| 1945 | #49 | #99 | |||
| 1946 | #52 | #95 | |||
| 1947 | #55 | #104 | |||
| 1948 | #55 | #102 | |||
| 1949 | #56 | #103 | |||
| 1950 | #56 | #93 | |||
| 1951 | #60 | #120 | |||
| 1952 | #66 | #121 | |||
| 1953 | #69 | #130 | |||
| 1954 | #73 | #121 | |||
| 1955 | #76 | #138 | |||
| 1956 | #81 | #110 | |||
| 1957 | #84 | #128 | |||
| 1958 | #89 | #135 | |||
| 1959 | #92 | #146 | |||
| 1960 | #93 | #120 | |||
| 1961 | #97 | #141 | |||
| 1962 | #101 | #133 | |||
| 1963 | #100 | #157 | |||
| 1964 | #100 | #112 | #101 | ||
| 1965 | #100 | #166 | #106 | ||
| 1966 | #100 | #193 | #102 | ||
| 1967 | #98 | #192 | #144 | ||
| 1968 | #103 | #165 | #121 | ||
| 1969 | #108 | #176 | #115 | ||
| 1970 | #107 | #160 | #123 | ||
| 1971 | #119 | #150 | #140 | ||
| 1972 | #112 | #187 | #159 | ||
| 1973 | #112 | #248 | #140 | ||
| 1974 | #130 | #188 | #196 | ||
| 1975 | #129 | #196 | #137 | ||
| 1976 | #136 | #220 | #190 | ||
| 1977 | #137 | #241 | #184 | ||
| 1978 | #146 | #199 | #198 | ||
| 1979 | #145 | #277 | #228 | ||
| 1980 | #142 | #174 | |||
| 1981 | #145 | #249 | #191 | ||
| 1982 | #140 | #196 | #166 | ||
| 1983 | #150 | #227 | #192 | ||
| 1984 | #141 | #161 | #174 | ||
| 1985 | #152 | #232 | #207 | ||
| 1986 | #154 | #287 | #203 | ||
| 1987 | #158 | #237 | #213 | ||
| 1988 | #155 | #204 | #271 | ||
| 1989 | #170 | #199 | #215 | ||
| 1990 | #167 | #212 | #287 | ||
| 1991 | #190 | #216 | #288 | #278 | |
| 1992 | #205 | #290 | #251 | #312 | |
| 1993 | #209 | #226 | #274 | #253 | |
| 1994 | #209 | #250 | #263 | #263 | |
| 1995 | #224 | #242 | #281 | #281 | |
| 1996 | #231 | #279 | #336 | #318 | |
| 1997 | #249 | #261 | #220 | #304 | #308 |
| 1998 | #258 | #321 | #213 | #370 | #304 |
| 1999 | #269 | #273 | #269 | #381 | #297 |
| 2000 | #281 | #308 | #335 | #313 | #293 |
| 2001 | #280 | #283 | #265 | #318 | #276 |
| 2002 | #298 | #304 | #293 | #394 | #276 |
| 2003 | #314 | #257 | #256 | #429 | #374 |
| 2004 | #338 | #271 | #228 | #508 | #359 |
| 2005 | #341 | #231 | #369 | #519 | #361 |
| 2006 | #354 | #213 | #285 | #334 | #367 |
| 2007 | #370 | #202 | #415 | #376 | #339 |
| 2008 | #374 | #191 | #238 | #411 | #333 |
| 2009 | #403 | #179 | #386 | #403 | |
| 2010 | #403 | #171 | #324 | #296 | #347 |
| 2011 | #392 | #137 | #280 | #386 | |
| 2012 | #402 | #124 | #379 | #314 | |
| 2013 | #422 | #109 | #367 | #352 | #335 |
| 2014 | #434 | #92 | #308 | #286 | #319 |
| 2015 | #441 | #81 | #230 | #281 | #314 |
| 2016 | #476 | #71 | #304 | #328 | #250 |
| 2017 | #432 | #67 | #188 | #375 | #239 |
| 2018 | #453 | #57 | #263 | #312 | #273 |
| 2019 | #472 | #57 | #231 | #357 | #226 |
| 2020 | #523 | #59 | #190 | #284 | #215 |
| 2021 | #563 | #60 | #203 | #219 | #223 |
| 2022 | #613 | #62 | #197 | #251 | #210 |
| 2023 | #587 | #60 | #224 | #458 | #204 |
| 2024 | #607 | #61 | #209 | #378 | #227 |
| 2025 | #614 | #61 | #433 | #337 | #213 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Albert
- Albrecht
- Alberto
- Albertus
- Alpertti
- Alberico
Names Similar to Albert
Nicknames for Albert
- Al
- Bert
- Albie
- Bertie
- AB
Famous People Named Albert
| Albert Einstein | Renowned physicist, Nobel laureate |
| Albert Camus | Influential philosopher and author |
| Albert Schweitzer | Humanitarian, theologian, Nobel Peace Prize winner |
| Albert Pujols | Professional baseball player |
| Albert Finney | Accomplished actor |
| Albert Hammond | Singer-songwriter |
| Albert King | Legendary blues guitarist |
| Albert Brooks | Comedian and actor |
| Albert Bandura | Eminent psychologist |
| Albert Namatjira | Australian Indigenous artist |
| Albert Speer | German architect and politician |
| Albert Hammond Jr. | Musician - The Strokes |
| Albert Ayler | Avant-garde jazz saxophonist |
| Albert Sabin | Developed oral polio vaccine |
| Albert Ellis | Psychologist, father of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy - REBT |
| Albert Lee | British guitarist |
| Albert Anastasia | Notorious mobster |
| Albert Costa | Spanish tennis player, French Open champion |
| Albert Lutuli | South African activist, Nobel Peace Prize winner |
| Albert Tucker | Australian artist, member of the Angry Penguins group |
Characters Named Albert
| Albert Stark | "A Million Ways to Die in the West" |
| Albert Weasley | Brother of Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter series |
| Albert the Fifth Musketeer | Animated TV series character |
| Albert Rosenfield | "Twin Peaks" TV series character |
| Albert Hirschfeld | "The Birdcage" movie character |
| Albert Wesker | "Resident Evil" video game series character |
| Albert Ganz | "48 Hrs" movie villain |
| Albert de Morcerf | "The Count of Monte Cristo" character |
| Albert Ingalls | "Little House on the Prairie" TV series character |
| Albert Markovski | "I Heart Huckabees" movie character |
| Albert Muntz | "The Simpsons" TV series character |
| Albert the Albatross | Character in "The Rescuers" movie |