Albertina Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Albertina is a name of Germanic origin, meaning 'noble and bright'. It evolved from the name Albrecht, with historical forms including Albert and Alberta. The name has traits of elegance and sophistication, and it gained popularity in the 19th century. There is no direct biblical relevance associated with the name.
The name Albertina is most popular in Massachusetts, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the West 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, Albertina has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, 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 female in West. Across generations, 'Albertina' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1352nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2435th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3671st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3684th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8171st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 22968th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 23432nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Albertina' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Albertina"
Pronunciation
/ælˈbɜːrtɪnə/
Origin
Germanic
Etymology
The name Albertina is derived from the Germanic name 'Albrecht', which is composed of the elements 'adal', meaning 'noble', and 'beraht', meaning 'bright' or 'famous'.
Meaning
Noble and bright
Language Evolution
Albrecht, Albert, Albertina
Historical Usage
Albertina gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in German-speaking countries and among aristocratic families.
Variants & Derivatives
Albert, Alberta, Albie
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Albertina is viewed as an elegant and vintage name, often associated with sophistication and nobility.
Famous People
Albertina Walker, an American gospel singer, Albertina Sisulu, a South African anti-apartheid activist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Albertina"
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 "Albertina"
"Albertina" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1352nd of 9107 | 586 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2435th of 9204 | 233 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 3671st of 12526 | 206 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3684th of 19264 | 277 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 8171st of 27321 | 135 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 22968th of 35406 | 27 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 23432nd of 30306 | 15 |
Regional Popularity of "Albertina" 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 "Albertina" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
100.00% 1416th/1416 |
56.56% 780th/1379 |
- |
71.45% 816th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
87.85% 1367th/1556 |
- | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
95.80% 2328th/2430 |
- | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - |
76.78% 3105th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
100.00% 5194th/5194 |
100.00% 6317th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Albertina"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Albertina" 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.