Alba
5 countries#4 in France, 2022Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Alba was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
8,920 births recorded 1906–2022 · currently #4 · peaked in 2022 with 3,280 births
Most common in: Paris, Rhône, Gironde, Bouches-du-Rhône, Nord
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
7,579 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #1261 · peaked in 2024 with 205 births
Most common in: California, New York, Texas, Florida, Massachusetts
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
3,194 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #86 · peaked in 2021 with 405 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
2,483 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #145 · peaked in 2021 with 352 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
658 births recorded 2003–2025 · currently #62 · peaked in 2025 with 65 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
53 births recorded 2014–2025 · currently #177 · peaked in 2025 with 10 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
France rank history
Alba’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #1276 | — |
| 2004 | #1252 | ↑24 |
| 2005 | #1161 | ↑91 |
| 2006 | #1210 | ↓49 |
| 2007 | #1361 | ↓151 |
| 2008 | #917 | ↑444 |
| 2009 | #982 | ↓65 |
| 2010 | #1084 | ↓102 |
| 2011 | #1111 | ↓27 |
| 2012 | #763 | ↑348 |
| 2013 | #712 | ↑51 |
| 2014 | #666 | ↑46 |
| 2015 | #536 | ↑130 |
| 2016 | #378 | ↑158 |
| 2017 | #383 | ↓5 |
| 2018 | #278 | ↑105 |
| 2019 | #186 | ↑92 |
| 2020 | #54 | ↑132 |
| 2021 | #8 | ↑46 |
| 2022 | #4 | ↑4 |
Frequently asked questions about Alba
Is Alba a popular name?
Yes — Alba currently ranks #4 among girls’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Alba more common for boys or girls?
Alba is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official France birth data.
When was Alba most popular?
Alba peaked in 2022 in France, with 3,280 recorded births that year.
Is Alba rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Alba’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #891 in 1906 to #4 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Alba?
At least 19,693 babies have been recorded with the name Alba across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Alba popular in more than one country?
Yes — Alba appears in official birth records in 5 countries: France, United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Alba?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Alba include Liz, Paola, Areli, Ariela.
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