Albany
- US rank
- #8,860
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #3,914 in 1998
11 babies were named Albany in the US in 2025. It has dropped 891 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1985–2025
US births per million boys, 1926–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Albany you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 147,059 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Albany, 11 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Albany would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAlbany first shows up in US birth records in 1926, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 99 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1998, when it reached #3,914.
- TrendAlbany has slipped 891 places over the last five years and now sits at #8,860. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Albany
Albany is a girl name of Latin origin. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-any”. US birth records list Albany for girls from 1985 to 2025, in 40 of those 41 years. Its best year was 1998, when it ranked #3,914 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #8,860, with 11 babies.
Origin:Latin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5.2 | 193,798 girls |
| 1990s | 9.8 | 102,041 girls |
| 2000s | 12 | 80,386 girls |
| 2010s | 12 | 82,305 girls |
| 2020s | 6.3 | 159,574 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 4.5 | 222,222 boys |
More Latin girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Amelia · work, industrious
- Girl name: Mia · possibly beloved
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Ava · possibly bird, or life
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
- Girl name: Aurora · dawn
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
Questions about the name Albany
What is the origin of the name Albany?
Albany has Latin roots in our records. Other Latin names include Olivia, Amelia, Mia.
Is Albany a boy or girl name?
Albany is a girl name.
How popular is the name Albany?
Albany ranked #8,860 for US girls in 2025, given to 11 babies. Its best year was 1998 (#3,914).