Albert is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #277 in 2000 with 98 recorded births. This places Albert in the top 7% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Moderately Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2018 with 1,264 births ranking #55. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 10.9%. In 2000, approximately 1 in every 2,991 boys born was named Albert. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Albert is a classic Germanic name meaning "noble and bright". It has a dignified feel and a long history across royal, literary, and everyday use.
The name spread widely in medieval Europe and remained prominent through royal and aristocratic use. In Britain it became especially familiar through Prince Albert, the husband of Queen Victoria.