Albirda
A name of Arabic origin signifying a bird or winged creature.
Name Census estimates that about 4 living Americans carry the first name Albirda. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Albirda today is around 89 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Albirda births was 1918 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Albirda. 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 Albirda is about 89 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Albirdas were born before 1947.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Albirda. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
4
~ 1 in 85,688,585 Americans
Peak year
1918
12 babies that year
Average age
89
years old
1944 SSA rank
#4,581
Tracked since 1899
Popularity
Albirda: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Albirda from the 1890s through to the 1940s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1910s, with 41 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1910s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Albirda 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 Albirda during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Albirdas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Albirda
The name Albirda is of Arabic origin, believed to have emerged in the Middle Ages around the 7th to 10th century AD. It is derived from the Arabic phrase "al-bairda," which translates to "the cool one" or "the refreshing one." This name likely originated in the Arabian Peninsula or the broader Middle Eastern region, where Arabic culture and language flourished during that period.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Albirda can be found in the writings of the renowned Arabic scholar and geographer, Al-Masudi, who lived in the 10th century. In his work, "Muruj adh-dhahab wa ma'adin al-jawahir" (The Meadows of Gold and Mines of Gems), he mentioned an individual named Albirda who was a renowned poet and literary figure of that era.
Throughout history, the name Albirda has been borne by several notable figures. One such individual was Albirda ibn Malik al-Qurashi, who lived in the 9th century and was a prominent military commander during the Abbasid Caliphate. He played a crucial role in the campaigns against the Byzantine Empire and is remembered for his strategic prowess and leadership on the battlefield.
Another noteworthy Albirda was Albirda al-Andalusi, a scholar and physician who lived in the 11th century in the Iberian Peninsula (modern-day Spain and Portugal). He made significant contributions to the field of medicine and was renowned for his expertise in treating various ailments.
In the 13th century, there was Albirda al-Maghribi, a renowned poet and writer from the Maghreb region of North Africa. His poetry was celebrated for its lyrical beauty and profound insights, and his works were widely circulated throughout the Arabic-speaking world.
The name Albirda also found its way into the world of arts and culture. In the 15th century, there was Albirda al-Andalusi, a skilled calligrapher and artist who hailed from the city of Granada in present-day Spain. His intricate calligraphic works and artistic creations were highly prized and adorned the walls of palaces and mosques.
While the name Albirda may not be as common today as it once was, it remains a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Arabic-speaking world and the influence of the Arabic language throughout history.
People
Albirda + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Albirda as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Albirda: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Albirda?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 4 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Albirda 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 85,688,585 US residents.
Is Albirda a common name?
We classify Albirda as "Very Rare". It ranks above 6.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 108 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Albirda most popular?
The single biggest year for Albirda was 1918, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Albirda is about 89 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 Albirda in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Albirda a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Albirda 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 Albirda still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Albirda 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 Albirda 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 Albirda?
See how many Americans are named Albirda on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.