Albin
Early saints' name, from the Roman cognomen Albīnus, derivative of Latin albus (“white”).
Every Albin since 1880 — 4,431 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Albin
Albin is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,159 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 4,431 American babies have been named Albin. Its peak came in 1919, when 157 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
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 Albin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Albin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #6,159 |
| 2024 | 6 | #11,003 |
| 2023 | 8 | #8,954 |
| 2022 | 9 | #8,335 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 14 | #5,994 |
| 2019 | 11 | #7,194 |
| 2018 | 13 | #6,357 |
| 2017 | 15 | #5,802 |
| 2016 | 9 | #8,168 |
| 2015 | 19 | #4,896 |
| 2014 | 12 | #6,647 |
| 2013 | 8 | #8,815 |
| 2012 | 17 | #5,260 |
| 2011 | 15 | #5,682 |
| 2010 | 15 | #5,748 |
| 2009 | 10 | #7,707 |
| 2008 | 18 | #5,071 |
| 2007 | 30 | #3,512 |
| 2006 | 14 | #5,796 |
| 2005 | 16 | #5,042 |
| 2004 | 16 | #5,012 |
| 2003 | 21 | #3,978 |
| 2002 | 20 | #4,047 |
| 2001 | 14 | #5,147 |
| 2000 | 16 | #4,580 |
| 1995 | 8 | #6,426 |
| 1990 | 11 | #4,676 |
| 1985 | 8 | #4,704 |
| 1980 | 6 | #5,543 |
| 1975 | 7 | #4,321 |
| 1970 | 13 | #2,621 |
| 1965 | 11 | #2,477 |
| 1960 | 23 | #1,692 |
| 1955 | 22 | #1,647 |
| 1950 | 27 | #1,395 |
| 1945 | 39 | #1,016 |
| 1940 | 42 | #994 |
| 1935 | 38 | #1,040 |
| 1930 | 67 | #782 |
| 1925 | 115 | #585 |
| 1920 | 134 | #526 |
| 1915 | 139 | #466 |
| 1910 | 18 | #707 |
| 1905 | 12 | #699 |
| 1900 | 17 | #603 |
| 1895 | 14 | #556 |
| 1890 | 23 | #369 |
| 1885 | 16 | #463 |
| 1880 | 6 | #810 |
Famous people named Albin
- Albin Stenroos Athlete · 1889–1971
- Albin Lermusiaux Athlete · 1874–1940
- Albin Kurti Politician · b. 1975
- Albin Vidović Handball player · 1943–2018
- Albin Ekdal Soccer player · b. 1989
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Albin mean?
Early saints' name, from the Roman cognomen Albīnus, derivative of Latin albus (“white”).
How popular is the name Albin in 2025?
Albin ranked #6,159 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Albin?
4,431 babies have been named Albin in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Albin most popular?
Albin peaked in 1919, when 157 newborns received the name.
Is Albin a boy or girl name?
Albin is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Albin rising or falling?
Albin is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Albin?
Well-known people named Albin include Albin Stenroos (athlete), Albin Lermusiaux (athlete), Albin Kurti (politician).