Will my child share the name Albus with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 6 UK babies named Albus per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Albus in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Albus becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Albus has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 1179 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1587 in 2019. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

Is Albus a good choice for a distinctive name?

Albus is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Albus a popular baby name in the United States?

Albus does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #3255

Albus

Albus is a distinctive choice, ranked #3255 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Albus in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#3255

About the Name Albus

Albus has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1179 places in five years. It was most popular in 2019 at #1587 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been recorded in UK data since 2015.

Albus is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.