Albert is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #588 in 2023 with 486 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 1,300 births ranking #231. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 62.6%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 3,516 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.