Albus
Boy name · French · German · Latin
Meaningwhite · Latin
- US rank
- #8,910
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #5,451 in 2020
8 babies were named Albus in the US in 2025. It has dropped 3,459 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 2016–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Albus you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 212,766 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Albus, 8 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Albus would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAlbus first shows up in US birth records in 2016, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2020, when it reached #5,451.
- New on the sceneAlbus wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2016.
- TrendAlbus has slipped 3,459 places over the last five years and now sits at #8,910. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Latin, Albus means “white”. Our records link it to French, German and Latin roots.
About the name Albus
Albus is a boy name of French, German and Latin origin meaning “white”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-bus”. US birth records list Albus for boys from 2016 to 2025, in 9 of those 10 years. Its best year was 2020, when it ranked #5,451 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,910, with 8 babies.
Origin:French namesGerman namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5.0 | 199,005 boys |
| 2020s | 5.0 | 198,675 boys |
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- Unisex name: Gabriel · God is my strength
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- Unisex name: Beau · handsome
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Questions about the name Albus
What does the name Albus mean?
Albus means “white” in Latin.
What is the origin of the name Albus?
Albus has French, German, Latin roots in our records. Other French names include Sebastian, Leo, Daniel.
Is Albus a boy or girl name?
Albus is a boy name.
How popular is the name Albus?
Albus ranked #8,910 for US boys in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 2020 (#5,451).