Alby
Boy name · French · German · Irish
- US rank
- #7,194
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #943 in 1882
11 babies were named Alby in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1882–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Alby you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 156,250 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Alby, 11 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Alby would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAlby first shows up in US birth records in 1882, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 143 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1882, when it ranked #943. Today it's #7,194, so it could be due a comeback.
About the name Alby
Alby is a boy name of French, German and Irish origin. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-lby”. US birth records list Alby for boys from 1882 to 2025, in 14 of those 144 years. Its best year was 1882, when it ranked #943 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #7,194, with 11 babies.
Origin:French namesGerman namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 5.5 | 181,818 boys |
| 1910s | 1.2 | 833,333 boys |
| 1920s | 0.5 | 2,222,222 boys |
| 1950s | 0.2 | 4,166,667 boys |
| 1990s | 0.3 | 3,846,154 boys |
| 2010s | 1.6 | 613,497 boys |
| 2020s | 2.8 | 357,143 boys |
Other spellings of Alby
More French boy names
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Daniel · God is my judge
- Unisex name: Gabriel · God is my strength
- Unisex name: Wyatt · brave in war
- Boy name: Charles · free man
- Unisex name: Beau · handsome
- Boy name: Robert · bright fame
Questions about the name Alby
What is the origin of the name Alby?
Alby has French, German, Irish roots in our records. Other French names include Sebastian, Leo, Daniel.
Is Alby a boy or girl name?
Alby is a boy name.
How popular is the name Alby?
Alby ranked #7,194 for US boys in 2025, given to 11 babies. Its best year was 1882 (#943).