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Alban

Boy name

Alban 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

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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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