Alban
From Latin Albānus (“resident of Alba”) (a mountain region and an ancient city of Latium).
Every Alban since 1912 — 1,000 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Alban
Alban is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,741 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1912, 1,000 American babies have been named Alban. Its peak came in 2012, when 25 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Alban stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Alban year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #10,741 |
| 2024 | 12 | #6,850 |
| 2023 | 10 | #7,768 |
| 2022 | 6 | #10,918 |
| 2021 | 16 | #5,571 |
| 2020 | 5 | #12,108 |
| 2019 | 8 | #8,921 |
| 2018 | 13 | #6,356 |
| 2017 | 9 | #8,175 |
| 2016 | 9 | #8,166 |
| 2015 | 18 | #5,065 |
| 2014 | 8 | #8,810 |
| 2013 | 10 | #7,556 |
| 2012 | 25 | #4,005 |
| 2011 | 12 | #6,590 |
| 2010 | 10 | #7,609 |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | 14 | #6,080 |
| 2007 | 21 | #4,499 |
| 2006 | 10 | #7,442 |
| 2005 | 13 | #5,882 |
| 2004 | 24 | #3,736 |
| 2003 | 12 | #5,887 |
| 2002 | 12 | #5,736 |
| 2001 | 16 | #4,682 |
| 2000 | 13 | #5,303 |
| 1995 | 16 | #3,861 |
| 1990 | 19 | #3,168 |
| 1985 | 7 | #5,165 |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | 7 | #4,320 |
| 1970 | 5 | #4,730 |
| 1965 | 8 | #2,985 |
| 1960 | 8 | #3,080 |
| 1955 | 5 | #3,891 |
| 1950 | 5 | #3,695 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | 7 | #2,875 |
| 1935 | 5 | #3,652 |
| 1930 | 13 | #2,179 |
| 1925 | 12 | #2,436 |
| 1920 | 10 | #2,766 |
| 1915 | 19 | #1,602 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Alban
- Alban Berg Composer · 1885–1935
- Alban Lafont Soccer player · b. 1999
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alban mean?
From Latin Albānus (“resident of Alba”) (a mountain region and an ancient city of Latium).
How popular is the name Alban in 2025?
Alban ranked #10,741 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Alban?
1,000 babies have been named Alban in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Alban most popular?
Alban peaked in 2012, when 25 newborns received the name.
Is Alban a boy or girl name?
Alban is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Alban rising or falling?
Alban is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Alban?
Well-known people named Alban include Alban Berg (composer), Alban Lafont (soccer player).