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Summary

The name Albert has Germanic origins, meaning 'noble and bright'. It evolved from Adalberht in Old High German to various forms before settling in modern English. The name is associated with traits of intelligence and respect. It does not have a biblical background but gained popularity in the 19th century due to notable figures like Prince Albert. Today, it is viewed positively and has several common variants.

The name Albert is most popular in Rhode Island, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Albert has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Albert' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 19th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 34th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 75th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 119th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 176th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 335th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 494th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1135th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1253rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2216th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3405th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6879th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 33240th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Albert' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.