How Many People Are Named Albie?

Complete statistics for the name Albie: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Albie
Very Rare
Old English/Germanic

Albie is a charming diminutive of Albert, rooted in the meaning "noble and bright." There are only about 217 people living in the US with this name today, which means roughly 1 in 1,517,292 Americans share it. It's been rising fast, hitting a peak of 32 births in 2023.

~217
Living in US
1 in 1,517,292
Americans
2023
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Noble and bright
🌐
Origin
Old English/Germanic
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Topaz
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 2
Personality Traits
Warm-hearted Cheerful Approachable Gentle
2
Life Path Number

Life-path number 2 represents harmony, partnership, and diplomacy. People with this number are thought to be natural peacemakers who thrive in cooperative relationships and it's believed they possess deep sensitivity and intuition.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,799
Worldwide Bearers
#180,194
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
584
🇵🇭 Philippines
389
🇿🇦 South Africa
363
🇳🇿 New Zealand
132
🇬🇧 England
77
🇮🇩 Indonesia
32
🇦🇺 Australia
26
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
26
🇨🇦 Canada
25
🇨🇱 Chile
17

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
217 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 57
182
Would be under 30 (47%)
15
Would be 30–60 (4%)
190
Would be over 60 (49%)

All 387 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2023

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
77
Classic Feel
10
Modern Appeal
100
International
88

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Albie Through the Generations

Albie tells a fascinating two-chapter story through the generations. It's a name that was quietly used in mid-20th-century America, and about 190 of today's 217 living bearers are over 60 years old, making up a striking 49% of all carriers. That older cluster likely reflects a time when Albie appeared on birth certificates as a standalone given name rather than just a nickname. Then something interesting happened: the name went nearly silent for decades, with only 15 bearers falling in the 30-to-60 age range. But a dramatic resurgence has taken hold among younger parents, and 182 bearers are now under 30. The peak year of 2023, with 32 births recorded, confirms this isn't a fluke. Today's parents are rediscovering Albie as a fresh, friendly choice, likely inspired by British naming trends where it's been popular for years. With an average bearer age of 57, the name bridges two very different eras, connecting postwar grandparents with Gen Alpha babies in a way that few names can claim.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Nebraska 5
New York 5

⭐ Famous People Named Albie

Albie is a given name, a variant spelling of Alby and a pet form of Albert.…

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✨ Similar Names to Albie

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Albie's Old English/Germanic roots

📄 About the Name Albie

How Many People Have the Name Albie?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 217 people in the United States currently share the name Albie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,517,292 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Albie a Common or Rare Name?

Albie is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Albie Mean?

Albie means "Noble and bright" and comes from Old English/Germanic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Albie in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Albie Most Popular?

The name Albie reached peak popularity in 2023, with 32 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Albie?

Approximately 217 people named Albie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 387. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,517,292 Americans.

Is Albie a rare name?

Albie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,517,292 Americans has this name.

What does the name Albie mean?

Albie means "Noble and bright" and comes from Old English/Germanic origins.

Is Albie more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Albie are male and 0% are female.

When was Albie most popular?

Albie peaked in 2023 with 32 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US217
All-Time Births387
1 in X1 in 1,517,292
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age57
Peak Year2023
World Rank#180,194
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.