Albert sits comfortably in the UK charts at #57 in 2024 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
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UK Rank 2024
#57
US Rank #606
About the Name Albert
Albert is holding steady in the rankings at #57. It reached its peak of #55 in 2018 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has featured in the UK top 100 for 12 years, demonstrating solid mainstream recognition.
Albert is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #606 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Albert
Unlikely. With around 915 UK babies named Albert per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Albert in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Albert has held a stable position around #57 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #55 in 2018 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Albert is more popular in the UK (#57) than in the US (#606). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Albert include: Albert II, Prince of Monaco — Albert II is Prince of Monaco, reigning since 2005.; Albert I of Belgium — Albert I was King of the Belgians from 23 December 1909 until his death in 1934.; Albert Johnson Walker — Albert Johnson Walker, also known as The Rolex Killer, is a Canadian criminal serving a prison term for embezzlement and murder..
Albert ranks #606 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
915
UK babies named Albert (2024)
~0.0
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.5
In a school of 600
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Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Albert
Likely around 1 other Albert in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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Albert II is Prince of Monaco, reigning since 2005. Born at the Prince's Palace of Monaco, Albert is the second child and only son of Prince Rainier III and Princess Grace.
Albert I was King of the Belgians from 23 December 1909 until his death in 1934. He is popularly referred to as the Knight King (Dutch: Koning-Ridder, French: Roi-Chevalier) or Soldier King (Dutch: Koning-Soldaat, French: Roi-Soldat) in Belgium in reference to his role during World War I.
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Albert Günther Göring was a German engineer, businessman, and the younger brother of Hermann Göring (head of the German Luftwaffe, founder of the Gestapo, and leading member of the Nazi Party). In contrast to his brother, Albert was opposed to Nazism, and helped Jews and others persecuted in Nazi Germany.
Albert Henry Woolson was the last known surviving member of the Union Army who served in the American Civil War; he was also the last surviving Civil War veteran on either side whose status is undisputed. At least three men who outlived Woolson claimed to be Confederate veterans, but one has been debunked and the other two are unverified.
Albert William Lee is an English guitarist known for his fingerstyle and hybrid picking technique. Lee has worked, both in the studio and on tour, with many famous musicians from a wide range of genres.
The Albert is a Grade II listed pub located at 52 Victoria Street in Victoria, London, about 0.4 miles (0.64 km) southwest of Westminster Abbey. Built in 1862 by the Artillery Brewery, the pub retains its striking façade and Victorian features that were undamaged during The Blitz in World War II.
Berthold Konrad Hermann Albert Speer was a German architect who served as Minister of Armaments and War Production in Nazi Germany during most of World War II. A close friend and ally of Adolf Hitler, he was convicted at the Nuremberg trials and served 20 years in prison.