Boy · #6,515 in 2026

Albi

Name: Popularity of the name Albi in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Albi, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Albi is a commune in southern France. It is the prefecture of the Tarn department, on the river Tarn, 85 km northeast of Toulouse. Its inhabitants are called Albigensians. It is the seat of the Archbishop of Albi.

Current Rank

#6,515

Peak Rank

#6,143 (2022)

Total Babies

190

5-Yr Trend

+50%

2000

First Year

2026

Last Year

2022

Peak Year

#6143

Peak Rank

190

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Albi

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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Origin & history

The Hôtel de Ville The first human settlement in Albi was in the Bronze Age (3000–600 BC ). After the Roman conquest of Gaul in 51 BC, the town became Civitas Albigensium , the territory of the Albigeois, Albiga . Archaeological digs have not revealed any traces of Roman buildings, which seems to indicate that Albi was a modest Roman settlement. In 584, Gregory of Tours reports that the majority of the townsfolk died from plague . In 1040, Albi expanded and constructed the Pont Vieux (Old Bridge). New quarters were built, indicative of considerable urban growth. The city grew rich at this time

The Story of Albi

Albi first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2000, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when 14 Albis were born — ranking #6,143 that year. As of 2026, Albi ranks #6,515 for baby boys with 12 births, rising sharply (+50% over the past five years). In total, more than 190 Albis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Notable people named Albi

A small selection from Wikipedia. Tap "Read more" below to see the full list on Wikipedia.

Antoinette de Saliès (1639–1730), writer, feminist
Jean-François de Galaup, comte de Lapérouse (1741–1788), Pacific explorer
Raymond Adolphe Séré de Rivières (1815–1895), military engineer and general
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (1864–1901), painter, caricaturist, illustrator
Pierre Benoit (1886–1962), novelist, screenwriter
Isabelle Candelier (born 1963), actress

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Names that sound like Albi

Phonetically similar names — useful when Albi is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Albi

What does the name Albi mean?

How popular is Albi in 2026?

In 2026, Albi ranks #6,515 among boys' names in the U.S., with 12 babies given the name that year.

When was Albi most popular?

Albi reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking #6,143 that year with 14 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Albi most popular?

Albi has historically been most popular in New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Albi.

Is Albi a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Albi is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Albi?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Albi include Jocko, Azam, Samvel. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Albi

Albi is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2000 and has accumulated 190 births in the dataset. Albi's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #6,143. Use the chart and map above to compare Albi's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.