Albiery
An invented or fictional name, likely without any defined meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 8 living Americans carry the first name Albiery. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Albiery today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Albiery births was 2002 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Albiery. 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 Albiery. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
8
~ 1 in 42,844,292 Americans
Peak year
2002
8 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2002 SSA rank
#7,666
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Albiery: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Albiery 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 Albiery during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8 | 0 | 8 |
Geography
Where Albierys live
Origin
Meaning and history of Albiery
The given name Albiery is believed to have its origins in the ancient Germanic languages, dating back to the early medieval period. The name is thought to be derived from the Old Germanic root words "alb" meaning "elf" or "supernatural being," and "beri" meaning "bear." Together, these elements suggest a meaning akin to "bear-like elf" or "supernatural bear-like being."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Albiery can be found in the Codex Sangallensis, an 8th-century manuscript containing Old High German glosses and texts. The name appears in this document as a reference to a mythical creature or figure from Germanic folklore.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Albiery was occasionally seen in various Germanic regions, particularly in areas that are now part of modern-day Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. It was often associated with tales of folklore and legends involving supernatural beings or entities from the natural world.
One notable historical figure bearing the name Albiery was a 12th-century Benedictine monk and scribe from the Abbey of St. Gall in present-day Switzerland. Born Albiery von Gossau in 1135, he is known for his meticulous copying and preservation of ancient manuscripts, contributing to the preservation of medieval literature and knowledge.
In the 14th century, Albiery von Hardt, a German knight and soldier, gained recognition for his involvement in the Hundred Years' War between England and France. He fought alongside the English forces and is recorded as participating in several major battles, including the Battle of Crécy in 1346.
Another historical figure named Albiery was a 16th-century German alchemist and natural philosopher, Albiery von Wittenberg. Born in 1512, he is remembered for his writings on the principles of alchemy and his pursuit of the elusive "philosopher's stone."
In the realm of literature, the name Albiery appears in the epic poem "Nibelungenlied," one of the oldest surviving works of Germanic heroic poetry. In this legendary tale, Albiery is portrayed as a powerful warrior and companion to the protagonist, Siegfried.
Lastly, Albiery Dietrich, a 17th-century German artist and engraver from Nuremberg, is notable for his intricate copper engravings depicting biblical scenes and allegorical subjects. His works, created between 1615 and 1667, are celebrated for their meticulous detail and artistic mastery.
People
Albiery + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Albiery 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
Albiery: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Albiery?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Albiery 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 42,844,292 US residents.
Is Albiery a common name?
We classify Albiery as "Very Rare". It ranks above 24.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 8 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Albiery most popular?
The single biggest year for Albiery was 2002, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Albiery is about 24 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 Albiery in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Albiery a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Albiery 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 Albiery still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Albiery 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 Albiery 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 the name Albiery?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.