Name meaning & stats
Albert
Albert means “noble and bright” (Germanic origin). 224,089 US babies since 1940, peak 1942. Notable Alberts are 1.4× over-represented as politicians.
What it means
“noble and bright”
GermanicWell documented
In US birth records
Peak year: 1942
224,089 US babies were named Albert between 1940 and 2025.
Where Alberts end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Politician | 1.4× | High · 44 people |
| Basketball player | 1.1× | Medium · 24 people |
| Footballer | 0.8× | Medium · 21 people |
| Actor | 0.8× | Medium · 19 people |
Among notable men who are politicians, Alberts show up 1.4× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Albert has a surprise career: 1.6×
Spelling family
Albert is the main spelling
- Albert 100%
- Alberth <1%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1942)