Boy nameNot in the current top chartsFalling
Laban
//ˈleɪbən//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19905 lettersStarts with L
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Laban'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.
Laban's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Laban |
|---|---|
| 1886 | 5 |
| 1911 | 6 |
| 1912 | 6 |
| 1913 | 6 |
| 1914 | 7 |
| 1916 | 11 |
| 1917 | 6 |
| 1918 | 9 |
| 1919 | 9 |
| 1920 | 8 |
| 1921 | 8 |
| 1922 | 10 |
| 1923 | 8 |
| 1924 | 6 |
| 1926 | 6 |
| 1927 | 5 |
| 1928 | 6 |
| 1930 | 5 |
| 1932 | 15 |
| 1933 | 9 |
| 1936 | 5 |
| 1938 | 5 |
| 1942 | 7 |
| 1944 | 6 |
| 1948 | 9 |
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1951 | 7 |
| 1955 | 7 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1958 | 6 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1970 | 10 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1974 | 10 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1977 | 13 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1980 | 9 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 11 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 15 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 12 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2021 | 5 |
Laban through the decades
- Laban peaked in 1990, when 15 babies were named Laban in the US.
- The 2000s were Laban's strongest decade, averaging 9 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2010–2021), use of Laban has fallen 24% compared to the 10 years before that.