The nameAlbie
Albie is a pet form of Albert or Alban. It has risen fast in England and Wales, where it is now in the top 25.
- Boy's name
- English
Meaning
Albie comes from Albert, from the Germanic adal, "noble", and berht, "bright".
Origin
English, from a diminutive.
History
Like Alfie and Archie, Albie follows the fashion for short Victorian nicknames. It reached 19th place in England and Wales in 2024. It is still very rare in the United States.
Famous people named Albie
- Albie Sachs, South African judge and activist
Popularity of the name Albie
Albie in the United Kingdom
Albie was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2020s, with 10,854 births over the decade, 58% of all recorded babies named Albie. Its rise began around 2011, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Albie in the United Kingdom were born before 2021, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 1,862 births a year on average, against 1,253 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Albie in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Albie mean?
Albie comes from Albert, from the Germanic adal, "noble", and berht, "bright".
What is the origin of the name Albie?
English, from a diminutive.
Is Albie a girl's or a boy's name?
Albie is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Albie?
Variants and related names of Albie include Albert.
Who are famous people named Albie?
Albie Sachs, South African judge and activist.