Alban
Boy nameAlban has been given to 1,000 babies in the U.S. since 1912. It peaked in 2012. In 2025, about 1 in 284,679 boys was named Alban.
Meaning & origin
From Latin Albānus (“resident of Alba”) (a mountain region and an ancient city of Latium).
Origin: Latin
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
1,000
Peak year
2012 (25 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1912
10-year trend
▼ -67%
Gender split
All boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Alban — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Alban.
FAQ
How popular is the name Alban?
Alban has been given to 1,000 babies in the U.S. since 1912. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Alban peak?
Alban peaked in 2012, when 25 babies were given the name.
Is Alban a girl or boy name?
Alban is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Alban are boys).
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