Albert: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced AL-bert · 2 syllables
Albert means “noble; bright, famous”, from Germanic and English and French.
From Old English Aethelbeorht, from Proto-West Germanic *Athalaberht, a compound of *athalaz (“noble”) + *berhtaz (“bright, famous”), or from Old French Albert, from Latin Albertus, itself from the Germanic name. Regardless of the exact route, it is a doublet of Ethelbert. It became popular in 19th-century England due to Queen Victoria’s consort, Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha.
- Meaning
- noble; bright, famous
- Origin
- Germanic, English, French
- Pronunciation
- AL-bert
- US rank (2025)
- #614
- US babies a year
- about 475 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1880
- Style
- Vintage, Classic
- Nicknames
- Al, Bert, Bertie
How popular is Albert?
Albert was the #614 name in the US in 2025, given to 461 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 33% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1880.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #614 |
| England & Wales | #57 |
| Scotland | #261 |
| Ireland | #335 |
| France | #828 |
| Norway | #58 |
| Canada | #200 |
| Australia | #146 |
How old are people named Albert?
Half of US adults named Albert are older than 65; most are between 27 and 88. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Albert
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Albert have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Albert
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Albert
What does the name Albert mean?
Albert means “noble; bright, famous”. It comes from Germanic and English and French.
How do you pronounce Albert?
Albert is pronounced AL-bert.
How popular is the name Albert?
Albert was the #614 name in the US in 2025, given to 461 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 33% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1880.
How old are people named Albert?
Half of US adults named Albert are older than 65. Most are between 27 and 88.