Boy · #7,748 in 2026

Albus

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

Current Rank

#7,748

Peak Rank

#5,449 (2020)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

-31%

2016

First Year

2026

Last Year

2020

Peak Year

#5449

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Albus

Albus first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2016, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2020, when 16 Albuss were born — ranking #5,449 that year. As of 2026, Albus ranks #7,748 for baby boys with 6 births, falling sharply (-31%). In total, more than 92 Albuss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Albus

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

Albis
Albos
Albas
Alice
Alba
Abas
Allus
Balbus
Abis
Alis
Allis
Alyce

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Albus

What does the name Albus mean?

Albus is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2016. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Albus in 2026?

In 2026, Albus ranks #7,748 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Albus most popular?

Albus reached its peak popularity in 2020, ranking #5,449 that year with 16 babies given the name.

Is Albus a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Albus?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Albus include Alric, Rocklin, Naoki. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Albus

Albus is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2016 and has accumulated 92 births in the dataset. Albus's peak popularity came in 2020 when it ranked #5,449. Use the chart and map above to compare Albus'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.