Albany
Every Albany since 1926 — 730 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Albany
Albany is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,886 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1926, 730 American babies have been named Albany. Its peak came in 2007, when 30 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Albany stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Albany year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #8,886 | — | — |
| 2024 | 12 | #8,469 | — | — |
| 2023 | 7 | #12,243 | — | — |
| 2022 | 9 | #10,423 | — | — |
| 2021 | 9 | #10,322 | — | — |
| 2020 | 13 | #7,987 | — | — |
| 2019 | 15 | #7,359 | — | — |
| 2018 | 18 | #6,532 | — | — |
| 2017 | 25 | #5,195 | — | — |
| 2016 | 20 | #6,195 | — | — |
| 2015 | 22 | #5,844 | — | — |
| 2014 | 28 | #4,898 | — | — |
| 2013 | 19 | #6,474 | — | — |
| 2012 | 17 | #7,153 | — | — |
| 2011 | 24 | #5,551 | — | — |
| 2010 | 25 | #5,422 | — | — |
| 2009 | 23 | #5,900 | — | — |
| 2008 | 26 | #5,440 | — | — |
| 2007 | 30 | #4,818 | — | — |
| 2006 | 26 | #5,240 | — | — |
| 2005 | 19 | #6,261 | — | — |
| 2004 | 17 | #6,782 | — | — |
| 2003 | 18 | #6,306 | — | — |
| 2002 | 26 | #4,631 | — | — |
| 2001 | 21 | #5,374 | — | — |
| 2000 | 24 | #4,795 | — | — |
| 1995 | 17 | #5,445 | — | — |
| 1990 | 15 | #5,840 | — | — |
| 1985 | 8 | #7,577 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Albany in 2025?
Albany ranked #8,886 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Albany?
730 babies have been named Albany in the United States since 1926, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Albany most popular?
Albany peaked in 2007, when 30 newborns received the name.
Is Albany a boy or girl name?
Albany is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Albany rising or falling?
Albany is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.