Albertus is a Latin given name, derived from the Germanic element 'Adalbert', which means "noble and bright". It was popularized by several saints named Albertus, including Albert of Liège and Albert the Great, who were significant figures in medieval Europe. The name has been used widely across various cultures and languages, with notable variations such as Alberto (Italian), Albert (English, French, German), Albertas (Lithuanian), Albretch (Scottish), and Albertos (Spanish). Throughout history, people named Albertus have made significant contributions in fields ranging from science and philosophy to art and literature.
The name Albertus experienced considerable fluctuations in popularity over the years, with the most notable peak occurring during World War I from 1913 to 1918, when it reached its highest point of 22 births in 1918. However, it saw a significant decline post-war, dropping as low as 5 births in some years between 1941 and 1970. Overall, there were 421 babies named Albertus born across these years.