Alban
4 countries#160 in France, 2022Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Alban was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
28,364 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #160 · peaked in 2007 with 648 births
Most common in: Paris, Rhône, Nord, Seine-Maritime, Loire-Atlantique
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
1,000 births recorded 1912–2025 · currently #10695 · peaked in 2012 with 25 births
Most common in: New York, Massachusetts
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
307 births recorded 1997–2023 · peaked in 2019 with 29 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
303 births recorded 1997–2021 · currently #1595 · peaked in 2019 with 29 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
4 births recorded 2023–2023 · peaked in 2023 with 4 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
France rank history
Alban’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #144 | — |
| 2004 | #129 | ↑15 |
| 2005 | #107 | ↑22 |
| 2006 | #123 | ↓16 |
| 2007 | #114 | ↑9 |
| 2008 | #124 | ↓10 |
| 2009 | #134 | ↓10 |
| 2010 | #135 | ↓1 |
| 2011 | #145 | ↓10 |
| 2012 | #137 | ↑8 |
| 2013 | #137 | — |
| 2014 | #143 | ↓6 |
| 2015 | #142 | ↑1 |
| 2016 | #154 | ↓12 |
| 2017 | #135 | ↑19 |
| 2018 | #151 | ↓16 |
| 2019 | #160 | ↓9 |
| 2020 | #164 | ↓4 |
| 2021 | #148 | ↑16 |
| 2022 | #160 | ↓12 |
Frequently asked questions about Alban
Is Alban a popular name?
Yes — Alban currently ranks #160 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Alban more common for boys or girls?
Alban is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Alban most popular?
Alban peaked in 2007 in France, with 648 recorded births that year.
Is Alban rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Alban’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #185 in 1900 to #160 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Alban?
At least 29,671 babies have been recorded with the name Alban across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Alban popular in more than one country?
Yes — Alban appears in official birth records in 4 countries: France, United States, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Alban?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Alban include Alaia, Alani, Alcides.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Alban in France, 2022 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.