Alberta Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Alberta has Germanic roots, originating from the name Adalbert which means 'noble and bright'. It has evolved through various forms over the centuries, reflecting a path from Old High German to modern English. The name conveys traits of nobility and brilliance, with no direct biblical relevance. Alberta gained popularity in the 19th century, especially as a feminine variant of Albert, and is often viewed today as a classic name.
The name Alberta is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South 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, Alberta has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Alberta' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2379th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2612th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5259th out of 7552 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 11776th out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 132nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 184th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 416th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1017th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2386th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6942nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 10807th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Alberta' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Alberta"
Pronunciation
/ælˈbɜːrtə/
Origin
Germanic
Etymology
The name Alberta is derived from the Germanic name 'Adalbert', which is composed of the elements 'adal' meaning 'noble' and 'beraht' meaning 'bright' or 'famous'.
Meaning
noble and bright
Language Evolution
Adalbert (Old High German), Albert (Middle Ages), Alberta (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Alberta gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly as a feminine form of Albert following the Victorian era's trend for names ending in 'a'.
Variants & Derivatives
Albert, Albie, Albertaine
Modern Popularity & Image
Alberta is perceived as a classic and somewhat vintage name, often associated with strength and nobility, though it is less common today.
Famous People
Alberta Hunter (American blues singer and songwriter), Alberta Williams King (mother of Martin Luther King Jr.)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Alberta"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Alberta"
"Alberta" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2379th of 7545 | 188 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2612th of 6773 | 157 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 5259th of 7552 | 28 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 11776th of 16616 | 20 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 132nd of 9107 | 34,246 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 184th of 9204 | 19,796 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 416th of 12526 | 9,354 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1017th of 19264 | 1,952 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2386th of 27321 | 775 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 6942nd of 35406 | 268 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 10807th of 30306 | 104 |
Regional Popularity of "Alberta" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
63.94% 4039th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Alberta" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
9.04% 128th/1416 |
10.15% 140th/1379 |
4.82% 114th/2366 |
14.27% 163rd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
11.25% 174th/1546 |
10.54% 164th/1556 |
7.99% 188th/2353 |
14.48% 224th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
20.48% 456th/2227 |
17.20% 418th/2430 |
12.23% 349th/2853 |
16.94% 470th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
36.91% 1084th/2937 |
31.27% 1089th/3483 |
29.48% 1037th/3518 |
24.21% 979th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
82.01% 3022nd/3685 |
64.72% 2896th/4475 |
50.42% 2619th/5194 |
46.73% 2952nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
100.00% 5164th/5164 |
- | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Alberta"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Alberta" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.