Albertine Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Albertine has its roots in the Germanic name Adalbert, meaning noble and bright. It evolved through several historical forms and became popular in the 19th century as a feminine variant of Albert. The name carries traits of elegance and sophistication, with no direct biblical relevance.
The name Albertine is most popular in Maine, 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, Albertine 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, 'Albertine' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 947th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1486th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3240th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8210th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 25632nd out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Albertine' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Albertine"
Pronunciation
/ˈæl.bə.tiːn/
Origin
Germanic
Etymology
The name Albertine is derived from the Germanic name 'Adalbert', which combines elements meaning 'noble' and 'bright'.
Meaning
Noble and bright
Language Evolution
Adalbertus (Latin), Adalberht (Old High German), Albert (Middle English), Albertine (French/English)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in Europe, as a feminine form of Albert.
Variants & Derivatives
Albert, Alberta, Albie
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Albertine is often seen as a vintage yet elegant name, evoking a sense of sophistication.
Famous People
Albertine Sarrazin (French author), Albertine Ralfs (Australian poet)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Albertine"
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 "Albertine"
"Albertine" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 947th of 9107 | 1,034 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1486th of 9204 | 505 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 3240th of 12526 | 255 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 8210th of 19264 | 71 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 25632nd of 27321 | 6 |
Regional Popularity of "Albertine" 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 "Albertine" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
74.58% 1056th/1416 |
57.51% 793rd/1379 |
42.01% 994th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
100.00% 1546th/1546 |
- |
51.04% 1201st/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
66.70% 1903rd/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Albertine"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Albertine" 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.