Alby is a distinctive choice, ranked #702 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Alby in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#702
About the Name Alby
Alby has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 115 places in five years. It was most popular in 2016 at #387 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Alby is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Alby
Unlikely. With around 51 UK babies named Alby per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Alby in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Alby has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 115 places in the last five years. Its peak was #387 in 2016. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Alby 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.
Alby does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Albys in the wild.
51
UK babies named Alby (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 115 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Alby
Likely around 1 other Alby in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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