Alban
Meaningfrom Alba · Latin
- US rank
- #10,695
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,600 in 1915
6 babies were named Alban in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,327 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1912–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Alban you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
Famous Alban
Alban Berg
Austrian composer (1885–1935)
Choose Alban and your child shares a first name with Alban Berg, an Austrian composer. A ready-made answer when someone asks “Alban, like who?” Alban Berg's Wikipedia article is available in 59 languages, a good sign of just how widely known they are.
Read about Alban Berg on Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)Photo: Max Fenichel, Public domain (opens in a new tab), via Wikimedia Commons
- How commonAbout 1 in every 285,714 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Alban, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Alban would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAlban first shows up in US birth records in 1912, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 113 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1915, when it ranked #1,600. Today it's #10,695, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendAlban has climbed 1,327 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #10,695. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Latin, Alban means “from Alba”. Our records link it to English and Latin roots.
About the name Alban
Alban is a boy name of English and Latin origin meaning “from Alba”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-ban”. US birth records list Alban for boys from 1912 to 2025, in 97 of those 114 years. Its best year was 1915, when it ranked #1,600 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #10,695, with 6 babies.
Origin:English namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 14 | 73,665 boys |
| 1920s | 12 | 81,766 boys |
| 1930s | 6.7 | 148,810 boys |
| 1940s | 3.6 | 280,112 boys |
| 1950s | 2.7 | 369,004 boys |
| 1960s | 3.1 | 321,543 boys |
| 1970s | 1.4 | 699,301 boys |
| 1980s | 3.1 | 323,625 boys |
| 1990s | 7.7 | 129,870 boys |
| 2000s | 6.8 | 147,929 boys |
| 2010s | 6.5 | 154,083 boys |
| 2020s | 5.3 | 189,274 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Alban
What does the name Alban mean?
Alban means “from Alba” in Latin.
What is the origin of the name Alban?
Alban has English, Latin roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Alban a boy or girl name?
Alban is a boy name.
How popular is the name Alban?
Alban ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1915 (#1,600).