Alby
Boy name · 33 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Alby: 33 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 7 births in 2022.
Alby originally emerged as a friendly short form of Albert, from the Old German *Adalbert* (noble + bright), though it has also been linked to the Latin *Albus*, meaning “white.” As a stand-alone first name, it gained modest recognition through modern parents seeking a crisp, vintage feel. Notable
Boy 7 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20227 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #4956 babies
- Total births
- 33since 2016
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 25%vs prior 5y