The nameAlban
Alban is the name of the first British martyr.
- Boy's name
- Latin
- Feast day
Meaning
Alban comes from the Latin Albanus, "from Alba", linked to albus, "white".
Origin
Latin.
History
Saint Alban was martyred at Verulamium, now St Albans, in the 3rd or 4th century. In England and Wales the name reached 974th place in 2019.
Did you know?
- The Austrian composer Alban Berg premiered his opera Wozzeck in 1925.
Famous people named Alban
- Alban Berg, composer
Popularity of the name Alban
Alban in the United States
Alban was most popular in the United States in the 1990s, with 150 births over the decade, 15% of all recorded babies named Alban. Its rise began around 1912, and it peaked in 2012. Half of all babies named Alban in the United States were born before 1985, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Alban in France
Alban was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 5,590 births over the decade, 19% of all recorded babies named Alban. Half of all babies named Alban in France were born before 1996. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 402 births a year.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alban mean?
Alban comes from the Latin Albanus, "from Alba", linked to albus, "white".
What is the origin of the name Alban?
Latin.
Is Alban a girl's or a boy's name?
Alban is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Alban?
In 2024, Alban was the 7205th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 12 births.
Who are famous people named Alban?
Alban Berg, composer.