Alba
boy nameAlba entered the US charts in 1892, peaked at #861 in 1892, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1892–2025
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rank today
#861
peak (1892)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #861 |
| 1910s | #3059 |
| 1920s | #3422 |
| 1930s | #3435 |
| 1940s | #3538 |
| 1950s | #3734 |
| 1980s | #6262 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Alba are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Alba alive today was born around 1922, making them about 103 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 is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Alba most popular?
- Alba peaked in 1892, reaching #861 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Alba with classmates?
- Alba will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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