How Many People Are Named Albin?

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

Albin
Rare
Latin

Albin means 'white' and has roots in Latin; it's very rare, with just 1,164 people bearing this name out of 1 in 283,505 Americans. Most folks named Albin are over 60, reflecting its classic, old-school vibe.

~4,015
Living in US
1 in 82,553
Americans
1919
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
White
🌐
Origin
Latin
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 2
Personality Traits
Wise Calm
2
Life Path Number

Life path number 2 symbolizes balance, harmony, and cooperation.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

9,487
Worldwide Bearers
#20,769
Global Rank
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
991
🇹🇿 Tanzania
838
🇮🇹 Italy
726
🇻🇪 Venezuela
615
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
458
🇨🇲 Cameroon
435
🇬🇭 Ghana
337
🇨🇦 Canada
331
🇨🇴 Colombia
329
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
327

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,164 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 90
379
Would be under 30 (9%)
296
Would be 30–60 (7%)
3,742
Would be over 60 (85%)

All 4,417 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: 1919

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
95
Classic Feel
100
Modern Appeal
0
International
5

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

📜 Albin Through the Generations

Albin peaked in popularity in 1919 when 157 babies were given this name, but since then, it's seen a steady decline. Today, there are 1,164 people named Albin in the U.S., with 85% being over 60 years old. This age skew paints a picture of a name that's deeply rooted in the past, cherished by an older generation and less common among younger demographics.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Illinois 304
Pennsylvania 233
Minnesota 200
New York 181
Wisconsin 173
Michigan 166
Massachusetts 150
Texas 120
Ohio 89
New Jersey 54

⭐ Famous People Named Albin

Albin is a masculine Polish, Scandinavian, German, French, Albanian, and Slovenian given name, from the Roman cognate Albinus, derived from the Latin albus, meaning "white" or "bright". This name may also be a last name. In Estonia, France, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, and Sweden, March 1 is Albin's name day. There are variant spellings, including Albinas, a male given name in Lithuania; Aubin, a French masculine given name; and Albina, an Ancient Roman, Albanian, Czech, Galician, Italian, Polish, Slovak, and Slovenian feminine given name. Albin is uncommon as a surname.…

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✨ Similar Names to Albin

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Albin's Latin roots

📄 About the Name Albin

How Many People Have the Name Albin?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,015 people in the United States currently share the name Albin. That works out to roughly 1 in every 82,553 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Albin a Common or Rare Name?

Albin is classified as 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 Albin Mean?

Albin means "white" and comes from Latin origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Albin Most Popular?

The name Albin reached peak popularity in 1919, with 157 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Albin?

Approximately 4,015 people named Albin live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,015. That works out to roughly 1 in 82,553 Americans.

Is Albin a rare name?

Albin is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 82,553 Americans has this name.

What does the name Albin mean?

Albin means "white" and comes from Latin origins.

Is Albin more male or female?

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

When was Albin most popular?

Albin peaked in 1919 with 157 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 US4,015
All-Time Births4,015
1 in X1 in 82,553
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age90
Peak Year1919
World Rank#20,769
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.