Albin

Albin is a boy's name of German origin meaning “white.” In 2024 it was given to 6 boys in the United States.

Albin at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
German · French · Scandinavian
Meaning
“white”

About the name Albin

Albin belongs to the German and French tradition. Its meaning — “white” — is the sense carried by its German roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Albin first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #364 in 1891, and in 2024 6 babies received the name — 4,417 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Albin in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#364 in 1891
Peak year
1919
Babies named Albin in 2024
6
Total since 1880
4,417

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Albin mean?

Albin means “white” in its German roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Albin a boy or girl name?

Albin is a boy name. In 2024, 6 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Albin?

Albin comes from the German, French and Scandinavian tradition.

How popular is the name Albin?

Albin first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #364 in 1891, and 6 babies were given the name in 2024.

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