Alba
girl name#1261 in 2025Alba entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #738 in 1880, ranks #1261 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1261
rank today
#738
peak (1880)
177
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #876 |
| 1890s | #1224 |
| 1900s | #1164 |
| 1910s | #903 |
| 1920s | #1086 |
| 1930s | #1408 |
| 1940s | #2424 |
| 1950s | #1838 |
| 1960s | #2213 |
| 1970s | #2341 |
| 1980s | #1542 |
| 1990s | #1872 |
| 2000s | #2435 |
| 2010s | #1577 |
| 2020s | #1221 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Alba has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 5,900 people named Alba are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Alba alive today was born around 1995, making them about 30 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Alba in 2025?
- Alba ranks #1261 among US girl names in 2025, with 177 babies given the name.
- When was the name Alba most popular?
- Alba peaked in 1880, reaching #738 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Alba with classmates?
- Alba will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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