Albion
Boy name · Celtic · English · Latin
Meaningwhite land · Latin
- US rank
- #8,243
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #706 in 1881
9 babies were named Albion in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,623 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1880–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Albion you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 188,679 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Albion, 9 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Albion would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAlbion has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Albions, and counting.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1881, when it ranked #706. Today it's #8,243, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowAlbion is 2.1× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 400,000 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 188,679.
- TrendAlbion has slipped 1,623 places over the last five years and now sits at #8,243. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Latin, Albion means “white land”. Our records link it to Celtic, English and Latin roots.
About the name Albion
Albion is a boy name of Celtic, English and Latin origin meaning “white land”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-ion”. US birth records list Albion for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 82 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1881, when it ranked #706 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,243, with 9 babies.
Origin:Celtic namesEnglish namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 29 | 34,130 boys |
| 1890s | 15 | 68,871 boys |
| 1900s | 11 | 88,183 boys |
| 1910s | 15 | 66,225 boys |
| 1920s | 13 | 78,616 boys |
| 1930s | 6.2 | 161,551 boys |
| 1940s | 2.6 | 386,100 boys |
| 1950s | 1.7 | 584,795 boys |
| 1960s | 1.0 | 1,041,667 boys |
| 1970s | 1.0 | 1,020,408 boys |
| 1980s | 0.3 | 3,703,704 boys |
| 1990s | 0.6 | 1,724,138 boys |
| 2000s | 4.1 | 245,098 boys |
| 2010s | 5.3 | 189,394 boys |
| 2020s | 3.9 | 256,410 boys |
More Celtic boy names
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Rowan · little red-haired one
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Cameron · crooked nose
- Boy name: Ian · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
Questions about the name Albion
What does the name Albion mean?
Albion means “white land” in Latin.
What is the origin of the name Albion?
Albion has Celtic, English, Latin roots in our records. Other Celtic names include Owen, Logan, Rowan.
Is Albion a boy or girl name?
Albion is a boy name.
How popular is the name Albion?
Albion ranked #8,243 for US boys in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 1881 (#706).