Albino Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Albino originates from Latin, meaning 'white' or 'bright'. It evolved from the historical forms Albinus and Albin. The name is often associated with traits of purity or brightness. There is no direct biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the early Middle Ages, particularly in Italy, and has various modern variants. Today, it is recognized but not widely used as a first name, often linked to individuals with albinism.

The name Albino is most popular in New Mexico, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Albino has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Albino' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1517th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1631st out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1917th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2683rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4118th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6547th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 13133rd out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Albino' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Albino"

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Pronunciation

/ælˈbiːnoʊ/

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Origin

Latin

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Etymology

The name Albino is derived from the Latin word 'albus', meaning 'white' or 'bright'. It was traditionally used to refer to individuals with pale skin or hair.

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Meaning

white, bright

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Language Evolution

Albinus, Albin, Albino

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Historical Usage

The name gained popularity during the early Middle Ages, particularly in Italy, as a given name for boys and as a surname.

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Variants & Derivatives

Albin, Albie, Albina

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Modern Popularity & Image

In contemporary times, the name Albino is less commonly used as a first name, but it is recognized and sometimes associated with individuals having albinism.

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Famous People

Albino Luciani (Pope John Paul I), Albino Gomes (Indian footballer)

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Albino"

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 "Albino"

"Albino" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 1517th of 7545 379
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 1631st of 6773 341
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 1917th of 7552 326
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 2683rd of 10718 217
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 4118th of 16616 194
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 6547th of 24088 175
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 13133rd of 23106 40

Regional Popularity of "Albino" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- 91.44%
1261st/1379
49.66%
1175th/2366
56.04%
640th/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - 42.88%
1009th/2353
52.81%
817th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - 38.35%
1094th/2853
41.41%
1149th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - 39.43%
1387th/3518
42.61%
1723rd/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - 40.91%
2125th/5194
42.54%
2687th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - 45.13%
3300th/7313
52.71%
3934th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Albino" by Generation for Female 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)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Albino"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Albino" 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.