Albina
From Latin Albina (name of a third-century martyr), feminine form of the Roman cognomen Albīnus, derivative of Latin albus (“white”).
Every Albina since 1880 — 5,006 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Albina
Albina is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #10,966 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 5,006 American babies have been named Albina. Its peak came in 1917, when 227 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Albina stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Albina year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #10,966 |
| 2024 | 9 | #10,313 |
| 2023 | 7 | #12,244 |
| 2022 | 5 | #15,416 |
| 2021 | 8 | #11,195 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 11 | #9,132 |
| 2018 | 5 | #15,784 |
| 2017 | 6 | #14,226 |
| 2016 | 12 | #8,904 |
| 2015 | 10 | #10,184 |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 8 | #12,030 |
| 2012 | 17 | #7,154 |
| 2011 | 10 | #10,415 |
| 2010 | 19 | #6,661 |
| 2009 | 9 | #11,497 |
| 2008 | 15 | #8,124 |
| 2007 | 11 | #10,153 |
| 2006 | 18 | #6,860 |
| 2005 | 12 | #8,896 |
| 2004 | 9 | #10,730 |
| 2003 | 8 | #11,356 |
| 2002 | 9 | #10,289 |
| 2001 | 13 | #7,745 |
| 2000 | 11 | #8,563 |
| 1995 | 5 | #13,458 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 6 | #9,326 |
| 1980 | 5 | #10,412 |
| 1975 | 5 | #9,083 |
| 1970 | 9 | #5,416 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | 11 | #3,921 |
| 1955 | 9 | #4,072 |
| 1950 | 11 | #3,237 |
| 1945 | 15 | #2,238 |
| 1940 | 29 | #1,405 |
| 1935 | 37 | #1,163 |
| 1930 | 69 | #859 |
| 1925 | 135 | #631 |
| 1920 | 188 | #504 |
| 1915 | 199 | #432 |
| 1910 | 60 | #528 |
| 1905 | 42 | #528 |
| 1900 | 49 | #482 |
| 1895 | 42 | #437 |
| 1890 | 37 | #412 |
| 1885 | 24 | #428 |
| 1880 | 7 | #680 |
Famous people named Albina
- Albina Osipowich Swimmer · 1911–1964
- Albina Akhatova Athlete · b. 1976
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Albina mean?
From Latin Albina (name of a third-century martyr), feminine form of the Roman cognomen Albīnus, derivative of Latin albus (“white”).
How popular is the name Albina in 2025?
Albina ranked #10,966 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Albina?
5,006 babies have been named Albina in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Albina most popular?
Albina peaked in 1917, when 227 newborns received the name.
Is Albina a boy or girl name?
Albina is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Albina rising or falling?
Albina is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Albina?
Well-known people named Albina include Albina Osipowich (swimmer), Albina Akhatova (athlete).