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How Many People Are Named Albert?
Estimated people named Albert living in the U.S. today
183,884
Gender distribution
99% male · 1% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 493,950
- Peak year: 1921 (10,204 births)
- Estimated living today: 183,884
Albert by age group — who carries the name today?
Albert popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Albert
Albert has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 493,950 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 183,884 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 1,859 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Alberts you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Albert in the US?
An estimated 183,884 people named Albert are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Albert uncommon — about 1 in 1,859 Americans.
Is Albert a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Albert is 99% male and 1% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Albert most popular?
Albert peaked in 1921, when 10,204 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Albert?
Albert ranks #296 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 38 out of 100 (higher means rarer).