Alberteen
Derived from the Germanic name Albert, ultimately signifying "noble" and "bright".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Alberteen. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Alberteen today is around 79 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Alberteen births was 1925 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Alberteen. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Alberteen is about 79 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Alberteens were born before 1957.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Alberteen. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
1925
8 babies that year
Average age
79
years old
1954 SSA rank
#5,757
Tracked since 1915
Popularity
Alberteen: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Alberteen from the 1910s through to the 1950s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 19 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1920s peak, Alberteen remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Alberteen by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Alberteen during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Alberteen
Alberteen is a rare name with its origins rooted in the Old English language. It is derived from the Germanic name Albrecht, which is composed of the elements "ald" meaning "old" and "beraht" meaning "bright" or "noble." This combination suggests the name's original meaning was "noble and bright."
The name first appeared in written records during the 8th century, when it was used among the Anglo-Saxon population in what is now England. It was a masculine name at the time, but over the centuries, it evolved into a feminine form, with the addition of the suffix "-een" denoting a diminutive or endearing version.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Alberteen was a nun who lived in a convent in Northumbria, England, during the late 9th century. Her name was documented in the chronicles of the convent, which detailed her life and devotion to her religious calling.
In the 12th century, an Alberteen was mentioned in the medieval manuscript "The Deeds of King Arthur and his Noble Knights," a collection of tales about the legendary British monarch. This Alberteen was described as a noble lady and a close confidante of Queen Guinevere.
During the Renaissance period, an Italian artist named Alberteen Boninsegna, born in 1429 in Verona, gained recognition for her exquisite frescoes adorning the walls of several churches in northern Italy. Her work was praised for its intricate details and vibrant colors, and she was considered a master of her craft.
In the 17th century, a French playwright named Alberteen Dufresne, born in 1632 in Paris, wrote several popular comedies that were performed in the theaters of Paris. Her plays were known for their witty dialogue and satirical commentary on the social mores of the time.
Another notable figure with the name Alberteen was an English explorer and cartographer named Alberteen Halford, who lived from 1765 to 1844. She was one of the first women to embark on extensive voyages across the world, mapping uncharted territories and contributing significantly to the field of geography.
While the name Alberteen has remained relatively rare throughout history, it has been carried by individuals from various backgrounds and professions, each leaving their mark on the world in their own unique way.
People
Alberteen + last name combinations
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FAQ
Alberteen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Alberteen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Alberteen going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Alberteen a common name?
We classify Alberteen as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 56 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Alberteen most popular?
The single biggest year for Alberteen was 1925, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Alberteen is about 79 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Alberteen in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Alberteen a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Alberteen in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Alberteen still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Alberteen in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Alberteen can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Alberteen as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.