Boy nameCurrently #6,829 in the USSteady
Alban
//ˈɑlbən//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20125 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Alban's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Alban's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Alban |
|---|---|
| 1912 | 5 |
| 1913 | 6 |
| 1914 | 13 |
| 1915 | 19 |
| 1916 | 12 |
| 1917 | 6 |
| 1918 | 12 |
| 1919 | 11 |
| 1920 | 10 |
| 1921 | 17 |
| 1922 | 16 |
| 1923 | 17 |
| 1924 | 19 |
| 1925 | 12 |
| 1926 | 17 |
| 1927 | 9 |
| 1928 | 10 |
| 1929 | 8 |
| 1930 | 13 |
| 1931 | 11 |
| 1932 | 6 |
| 1933 | 7 |
| 1934 | 6 |
| 1935 | 5 |
| 1936 | 11 |
| 1939 | 12 |
| 1940 | 7 |
| 1941 | 6 |
| 1943 | 8 |
| 1944 | 5 |
| 1946 | 7 |
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1948 | 6 |
| 1949 | 9 |
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1951 | 6 |
| 1952 | 9 |
| 1953 | 8 |
| 1954 | 9 |
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1956 | 6 |
| 1959 | 6 |
| 1960 | 8 |
| 1962 | 8 |
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1964 | 7 |
| 1965 | 8 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1987 | 12 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1990 | 19 |
| 1991 | 12 |
| 1992 | 16 |
| 1993 | 14 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1995 | 16 |
| 1996 | 15 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1998 | 16 |
| 1999 | 22 |
| 2000 | 13 |
| 2001 | 16 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2004 | 24 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2007 | 21 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 25 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 12 |
Alban through the decades
- Alban peaked in 2012, when 25 babies were named Alban in the US.
- The 1990s were Alban's strongest decade, averaging 15 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Alban has fallen 28% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Alban currently ranks #6,829 in the US and is holding steady.