How Many People Are Named Alban?

Complete statistics for the name Alban: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Alban
Very Rare
Latin

Alban is a very rare male name, with only 645 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 511,482 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 2012 with 25 births, but its usage has been declining since then.

~2,062
Living in US
1 in 160,742
Americans
2012
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Derived from Albanus, meaning 'white'
🌐
Origin
Latin
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Whimsical Mysterious Dignified
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

63,316
Worldwide Bearers
#15,164
Global Rank
🇨🇫 Central African Republic
20,752
🇫🇷 France
7,856
🇦🇱 Albania
5,079
🇽🇰 Kosovo
4,090
🇲🇬 Madagascar
3,930
🇬🇦 Gabon
2,486
🇩🇪 Germany
1,799
🇨🇬 Congo
1,472
🇺🇸 United States
1,306
🇧🇯 Benin
1,226

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
645 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 55
354
Would be under 30 (36%)
207
Would be 30–60 (21%)
433
Would be over 60 (44%)

All 994 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2012

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
87
Classic Feel
28
Modern Appeal
92
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Alban Through the Generations

Alban stands out as a name that has seen a steady decline in popularity over the years. With a current living count of 645 individuals, it's clear that this name is not commonly chosen by parents anymore. Interestingly, a significant portion of those named Alban are over 60, indicating that it was more popular among older generations. This skew towards older ages suggests that Alban might be considered a bit outdated by today's standards, despite its unique charm.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 54
Massachusetts 5

⭐ Famous People Named Alban

Alban is an Albanian, English, German and French masculine given name. The Albanian female version is Albana.…

Full list on Wikipedia →

✨ Similar Names to Alban

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Alban's Latin roots

📄 About the Name Alban

How Many People Have the Name Alban?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,062 people in the United States currently share the name Alban. That works out to roughly 1 in every 160,742 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Alban a Common or Rare Name?

Alban is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Alban Mean?

Alban means "derived from Albanus, meaning 'white'" and comes from Latin origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Alban in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Alban Most Popular?

The name Alban reached peak popularity in 2012, with 25 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Alban?

Approximately 2,062 people named Alban live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,062. That works out to roughly 1 in 160,742 Americans.

Is Alban a rare name?

Alban is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 160,742 Americans has this name.

What does the name Alban mean?

Alban means "derived from Albanus, meaning 'white'" and comes from Latin origins.

Is Alban more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Alban are male and 0% are female.

When was Alban most popular?

Alban peaked in 2012 with 25 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US2,062
All-Time Births2,062
1 in X1 in 160,742
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age55
Peak Year2012
World Rank#15,164
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.