Urban
boy name#5208 in 2025Urban entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #419 in 1894, ranks #5208 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#5208
rank today
#419
peak (1894)
18
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #739 |
| 1890s | #678 |
| 1900s | #838 |
| 1910s | #705 |
| 1920s | #755 |
| 1930s | #1076 |
| 1940s | #1456 |
| 1950s | #1858 |
| 1960s | #2565 |
| 1970s | #4300 |
| 1980s | #5362 |
| 1990s | #7401 |
| 2000s | #7453 |
| 2010s | #3536 |
| 2020s | #5117 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Urban has been most popular in OH.
Living bearers
About 1,100 people named Urban are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Urban alive today was born around 1929, making them about 96 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Urban in 2025?
- Urban ranks #5208 among US boy names in 2025, with 18 babies given the name.
- When was the name Urban most popular?
- Urban peaked in 1894, reaching #419 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Urban with classmates?
- Urban will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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