For many more names, please Return to Edgar's Main Page.

Albery

Gender: Masculine
Language: English
Etymology:
Albery comes from Alberi, a Norman French a form of the Old Germanic name, Albirich (Alberic), meaning “Elf Ruler” from “aelf” (elf) and “ric” (ruler, power).

History:
The name Albery later became, in Norman French, Aubrey. Albery was found occasionally in the Middle Ages, but has long since died away.

Pronunciation: al-ber-ee.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
less than 0.004 % of males named Albery

Popularity of Albery:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1880-2004: N/A


Selected Sources:
The Oxford Dictionary of English Christian Names, Withycombe, 1977, 3rd ed.

The Social Security Administration Actuarial Note 139 (www.ssa.gov) - For popularity stats 1880-Present
The 1880 U.S. Census- For popularity stats 1850-1880, and other information (it is available on-line at www.familysearch.org)

Copyright © 2006 Edgar’s Name Pages