The nameAlbin
Albin is a Latin name of whiteness, used in Scandinavia and central Europe.
- Boy's name
- Latin
Meaning
Albin comes from the Latin Albinus, from albus, "white".
Origin
Latin.
History
In the United States Albin reached 364th place in 1891. In England and Wales it reached 1467th in 2001.
Popularity of the name Albin
Albin in the United States
Albin was most popular in the United States in the 1920s, with 1,136 births over the decade, 26% of all recorded babies named Albin. Its rise began around 1885, and it peaked in 1919. Half of all babies named Albin in the United States were born before 1926, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
Albin in France
Albin was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,250 births over the decade, 21% of all recorded babies named Albin. Half of all babies named Albin in France were born before 1996. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 110 births a year.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Albin mean?
Albin comes from the Latin Albinus, from albus, "white".
What is the origin of the name Albin?
Latin.
Is Albin a girl's or a boy's name?
Albin is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Albin?
In 2024, Albin was the 12234th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 6 births.
What are the variants of the name Albin?
Variants and related names of Albin include Albine and Aubin.