Albertis
A variant of the Medieval name Albert, meaning "noble and bright".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Albertis. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Albertis today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Albertis births was 1920 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Albertis. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Albertis. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1920
6 babies that year
Average age
-
1920 SSA rank
#3,820
Tracked since 1920
Popularity
Albertis: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Albertis 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 Albertis during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Albertis
The given name Albertis has its roots in the ancient Germanic language, dating back to the 5th century AD. It is derived from the Germanic word "alf," meaning "elf" or "supernatural being," combined with the word "berht," meaning "bright" or "shining." The name Albertis essentially translates to "bright elf" or "shining supernatural being."
In the early Middle Ages, the name Albertis gained popularity among various Germanic tribes, particularly the Franks and the Visigoths. It was often associated with strength, valor, and a connection to the natural world. The name appeared in several ancient texts and chronicles, including the Nibelungenlied, a renowned Germanic epic poem from the 13th century.
One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name Albertis was a Frankish warrior who lived in the 6th century. His exploits were documented in the annals of the Merovingian dynasty, highlighting his bravery and leadership in battles against rival tribes.
In the 9th century, an influential Benedictine monk named Albertis of Aachen played a significant role in the spread of Christianity and the preservation of ancient manuscripts. His contributions to education and religion were widely recognized during his lifetime.
During the Renaissance period, Albertis Durer, a renowned German painter, printmaker, and theorist, was born in 1471 in Nuremberg. His innovative artistic techniques and mastery of woodcut prints earned him a place among the most celebrated artists of the era.
In the 18th century, Albertis von Humboldt, a Prussian naturalist and explorer, gained fame for his extensive scientific expeditions across the Americas. His detailed observations and writings on topics ranging from geography to climatology significantly influenced the development of various scientific disciplines.
Another notable figure was Albertis Einstein, the renowned theoretical physicist born in 1879 in Ulm, Germany. His groundbreaking contributions to the theory of relativity and his work on the photoelectric effect revolutionized the field of physics and earned him the Nobel Prize in 1921.
While the name Albertis has its origins in ancient Germanic cultures, it has transcended boundaries and found its place in various societies throughout history, carried by individuals who have left an indelible mark on fields ranging from art and literature to science and exploration.
People
Albertis + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Albertis as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
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Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Albertis: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Albertis?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Albertis 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 - US residents.
Is Albertis a common name?
We classify Albertis as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Albertis most popular?
The single biggest year for Albertis was 1920, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Albertis is about 0 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 Albertis in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Albertis a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Albertis in the SSA data are male. 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 Albertis still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Albertis 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 Albertis 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 are called Albertis?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.