Albertha Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Albertha originates from Germanic roots, meaning 'noble and bright.' It evolved through various historical forms from Adalberht to its modern version. The name reflects traits of nobility and brightness, with no direct biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the 19th century and is seen as dignified, although somewhat outdated today.
The name Albertha is most popular in South Carolina, 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 Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Albertha has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South. 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. Across generations, 'Albertha' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 628th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 778th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1496th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6354th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 22630th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Albertha' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Albertha"
Pronunciation
/ælˈbɜrθə/
Origin
Germanic
Etymology
Albertha is derived from the Germanic elements 'adal,' meaning 'noble,' and 'beraht,' meaning 'bright' or 'glorious.'
Meaning
noble and bright
Language Evolution
Adalberht (Old High German), Albertus (Latin), Alberth (Middle English), Albertha (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Albertha gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, often as a feminine form of Albert.
Variants & Derivatives
Albert, Alberta, Albie
Modern Popularity & Image
Albertha is considered somewhat old-fashioned today, but it carries a sense of dignity and nobility.
Famous People
Albertha B. McLain, an American educator, Albertha S. Smith, a notable figure in early 20th-century activism
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Albertha"
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 "Albertha"
"Albertha" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 628th of 9107 | 2,316 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 778th of 9204 | 1,565 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1496th of 12526 | 916 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 6354th of 19264 | 116 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 22630th of 27321 | 11 |
Regional Popularity of "Albertha" 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) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Albertha" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
100.00% 1416th/1416 |
80.64% 1112th/1379 |
17.92% 424th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
95.54% 1477th/1546 |
100.00% 1556th/1556 |
20.44% 481st/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
95.80% 2328th/2430 |
29.06% 829th/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
88.63% 3118th/3518 |
- |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Albertha"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Albertha" 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.