Albert Nichol

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Albert Nichol — noble and bright
471K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Albert Nichol is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name Albert is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. From the Old High German Adalbert, composed of adal (noble) and beraht (bright). Popular among European royalty. The surname Nichol: Andrew Nichol (born 1974), Australian rules footballer B. P. Nichol (1944–1988), Canadian poet Barbara Nichol (born c. 1956), Canadian writer and documentary maker Cameron Nichol (born 1987), British rower Camilla Nichol, British geologist Damian Nichol (1930–2015), South African rower Dave Nichol (1940–2013), Canadian businessman David Nichol (cricketer) (1914–1995), Scottish cricketer Doug Nichol, American filmmaker Duncan Kirkbride Nichol (born 1941), British hospital administrator Elizabeth Pease Nichol (1807–1897), English abolitionist and anti-segregationist Francis D. Albert is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 471K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Albert reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Albert

Meaning: noble and bright

Germanic

From the Old High German Adalbert, composed of adal (noble) and beraht (bright). Popular among European royalty.

Surname: Nichol

Scottish

Andrew Nichol (born 1974), Australian rules footballer B. P. Nichol (1944–1988), Canadian poet Barbara Nichol (born c. 1956), Canadian writer and documentary maker Cameron Nichol (born 1987), British rower Camilla Nichol, British geologist Damian Nichol (1930–2015), South African rower Dave Nichol (1940–2013), Canadian businessman David Nichol (cricketer) (1914–1995), Scottish cricketer Doug Nichol, American filmmaker Duncan Kirkbride Nichol (born 1941), British hospital administrator Elizabeth Pease Nichol (1807–1897), English abolitionist and anti-segregationist Francis D.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Albert is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 46%
United Kingdom 24%
Germany 13%
Australia 9%
Canada 8%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Albert by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Albert Nichol

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Albert Nichol:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Albert?
The first name Albert originates from Germanic. From the Old High German Adalbert, composed of adal (noble) and beraht (bright). Popular among European royalty.
When was Albert most popular?
The name Albert reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Nichol?
The surname Nichol originates from Scottish. Andrew Nichol (born 1974), Australian rules footballer B. P. Nichol (1944–1988), Canadian poet Barbara Nichol (born c. 1956), Canadian writer and documentary maker Cameron Nichol (born 1987), British rower Camilla Nichol, British geologist Damian Nichol (1930–2015), South African rower Dave Nichol (1940–2013), Canadian businessman David Nichol (cricketer) (1914–1995), Scottish cricketer Doug Nichol, American filmmaker Duncan Kirkbride Nichol (born 1941), British hospital administrator Elizabeth Pease Nichol (1807–1897), English abolitionist and anti-segregationist Francis D.
What are the origins of the name Albert Nichol?
The name Albert Nichol combines two different traditions: the first name Albert has Germanic roots, while the surname Nichol originates from Scottish.
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