Albert is a popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #57 in 2022 with 1,008 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2018 with 1,264 births ranking #55. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 816.4%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 282 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.