Adelbert
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About Adelbert
Adelbert is a masculine name of Germanic origin combining the elements 'adal' meaning noble or aristocratic and 'beraht' meaning bright or famous. It's an antiquated form of Albert.
Popular among medieval European nobility, Adelbert was carried by several saints and rulers throughout history. The name traveled across Europe with variations including Albert, Adalbert, and Ethelbert.
While its usage declined in the 20th century, Adelbert maintains an aristocratic, refined quality that appeals to parents drawn to vintage names with strong historical roots. It offers distinctive formal options with friendly nicknames like Adel, Del, or Bert.
Pronounced AY-del-bert.
As of October 2026, Adelbert ranked #8877 in US births in 1995 SSA, peaked at #320 in 1880.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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Famous Adelberts
- Adelbert Althouse
American politician
- Adelbert Ames
American politician
- Adelbert Ames Jr
American scientist
- Adelbert Schulz
German general
- Adelbert van de Walle
Belgian architect and art historian
- Adelbert von Chamisso
German writer
- Adelbert von Keller
German scholar
Adelbert in pop culture
- Adelbert Steiner
character in the game "Final Fantasy IX"