Albertia
A feminine name of uncertain origin possibly derived from Albert, meaning "bright" or "noble".
Name Census estimates that about 15 living Americans carry the first name Albertia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Albertia today is around 85 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Albertia births was 1919 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Albertia. 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 Albertia is about 85 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Albertias were born before 1951.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Albertia. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
15
~ 1 in 22,850,289 Americans
Peak year
1919
15 babies that year
Average age
85
years old
1947 SSA rank
#4,346
Tracked since 1903
Popularity
Albertia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Albertia from the 1900s through to the 1940s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 78 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Albertia 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 Albertia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Albertias live
Origin
Meaning and history of Albertia
The given name Albertia is a feminine form derived from the Germanic name Albert, which originated from the Old High German name Adalbrecht. Adalbrecht itself is composed of the elements "adal," meaning "noble," and "berht," meaning "bright" or "shining." The name Albertia likely emerged during the Middle Ages, particularly in regions where Germanic languages were spoken.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Albertia was Albertia of Zollern, a German noblewoman born around 1180. She was a member of the influential Zollern dynasty, which later gave rise to the Hohenzollern dynasty that ruled over Prussia and Brandenburg.
Another notable figure was Albertia von Habsburg, who lived in the 13th century. She was a member of the powerful Habsburg family and was known for her involvement in religious affairs, patronizing various monastic orders during her lifetime.
In the 15th century, Albertia Brenio was an Italian scholar and humanist. She was renowned for her expertise in classical literature and her contributions to the Renaissance movement. Brenio was also a prolific writer and corresponded with many prominent intellectuals of her time.
During the 16th century, Albertia von Büren was a German noblewoman and courtier. She served as a lady-in-waiting to several princesses and played an influential role in the courts of various German principalities.
Moving forward to the 17th century, Albertia Vitsthumb was a Dutch painter known for her still-life compositions and portraits. Born in 1628, she was part of the Dutch Golden Age of painting and her works were highly regarded by contemporaries and patrons.
While the name Albertia has its roots in Germanic languages, it has also been adopted and used in various cultures over time. However, it remains a relatively uncommon name, particularly in modern times, and is often associated with historical figures and traditions from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance period.
People
Albertia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Albertia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Albertia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Albertia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 15 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Albertia 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 22,850,289 US residents.
Is Albertia a common name?
We classify Albertia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 35.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 204 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Albertia most popular?
The single biggest year for Albertia was 1919, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Albertia is about 85 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 Albertia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Albertia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Albertia 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 Albertia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Albertia 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 Albertia 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 Americans are named Albertia?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.