Albert
Albert is of Germanic origin, derived from 'Adalbrecht,' meaning 'noble' and 'bright' or 'famous.' It has been a distinguished royal and scholarly name throughout European history.
Current Popularity
#606 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across many languages
- •Strong historical and intellectual associations
- •Traditional yet approachable with friendly nicknames
- •Well-known across cultures with minimal pronunciation issues
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Famous People
Albert Einstein
Theoretical Physicist
Prince Albert
Queen Victoria's Consort
Albert Schweitzer
Philosopher and Physician
Albert Camus
Nobel Prize-winning Author
Statistics
491,391
Total births since 1880
1921
Peak year
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