Albany Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationAL-buh-nee / /ˈɔːl.bə.ni/

English; Scottish

Meaning

English: 'white' or 'bright'; Scottish: 'from the place of the alban' (a reference to a historical region)

Historical & Cultural Background

Albany is derived from the name of a region in Scotland, which was historically associated with the title of Duke of Albany. The name has also been used in various places in the United States, notably Albany, New York, which was named after the Scottish city. The name has seen varying levels of popularity over the centuries, particularly in the 19th century.

Trend Summary

The name Albany has experienced limited popularity in the United States, with occasional spikes in usage.

Similar Names

AlbanAlfredAvery

Variants

  • Alban
  • Albie

International Variants

  • Alban (French)
  • Albano (Italian)

Famous people named Albany

Albany E. McCoy was an American politician known for his contributions to local governance.

Albany M. Smith was a notable figure in the early 20th century, recognized for his work in education.

Fictional characters named Albany

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Sibling Suggestions

AlistairAlaricAlvinAldenAlec

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Albany was first seen in the United States in 1926. Albany has ranked as high as #893 nationally, which occurred in 1926, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Albany has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Albany

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19265