Laban
From Middle English Laban, from Latin Laban, from Koine Greek Λάβαν (Lában), from Biblical Hebrew לָבָן (Lāḇān).
Every Laban since 1886 — 596 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Laban
Laban is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1886, 596 American babies have been named Laban. Its peak came in 1932, when 15 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1930s.
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 Laban stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Laban year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | #13,257 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 5 | #13,292 |
| 2018 | 5 | #13,321 |
| 2017 | 7 | #10,323 |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 8 | #9,220 |
| 2014 | 9 | #8,517 |
| 2013 | 7 | #10,279 |
| 2012 | 6 | #11,643 |
| 2011 | 9 | #8,488 |
| 2010 | 7 | #10,299 |
| 2009 | 9 | #8,718 |
| 2008 | 7 | #10,562 |
| 2007 | 9 | #8,630 |
| 2006 | 12 | #6,717 |
| 2005 | 8 | #8,769 |
| 2004 | 6 | #10,781 |
| 2003 | 9 | #7,595 |
| 2002 | 11 | #6,343 |
| 2001 | 7 | #8,838 |
| 2000 | 12 | #5,764 |
| 1995 | 7 | #7,451 |
| 1990 | 15 | #3,887 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 9 | #4,346 |
| 1975 | 8 | #4,147 |
| 1970 | 10 | #3,186 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | 5 | #4,349 |
| 1955 | 7 | #3,352 |
| 1950 | 5 | #3,960 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | 5 | #4,297 |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | 8 | #3,364 |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Laban
- Laban Religious figure · b. -1900
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Laban mean?
From Middle English Laban, from Latin Laban, from Koine Greek Λάβαν (Lában), from Biblical Hebrew לָבָן (Lāḇān).
How popular is the name Laban in 2025?
Laban did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Laban?
596 babies have been named Laban in the United States since 1886, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Laban most popular?
Laban peaked in 1932, when 15 newborns received the name.
Is Laban a boy or girl name?
Laban is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Laban rising or falling?
Laban is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Laban?
Well-known people named Laban include Laban (religious figure).