How popular is the name Alben in 2025?

Alben is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Alben most popular?

Alben peaked in 1938, reaching #1559 among US boy names.

Alben will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Alben entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #1559 in 1938, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#1559

peak (1938)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Alben are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Alben alive today was born around 1942, making them about 83 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Alben in 2025?: Alben is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Alben most popular?: Alben peaked in 1938, reaching #1559 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Alben with classmates?: Alben will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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