150,198births recorded
21Countries
1Variants
2001Peak · Catalonia
#5France 2025
Alba is a girl name family recorded 150,198 times in 21 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in France (#5 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Catalonia in 2001, at 1,545.2 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Rank in countries that publish top lists only
All forms of Alba
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alba | Catalan | 69,388 | 🇪🇸 Spain | #25 | 2002 | – |
| Alba | Catalan | 27,820 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | #693 | 1940 | ▲ 85 % |
| Alba | Catalan | 17,050 | 🇫🇷 France | #5 | 2023 | ▲ 2,600 % |
| Alba | Catalan | 13,937 | 🇪🇸 Catalonia | #40 | 2001 | ▼ 61 % |
| Alba | Catalan | 7,579 | 🇺🇸 United States | #1261 | 2024 | ▲ 25 % |
| Alba | Catalan | 4,127 | 🏴 England & Wales | #95 | 2025 | ▲ 229 % |
Questions about Alba
How popular is the name Alba?
In 2025 it ranked #5 in France. Official registers record 150,198 births across 21 countries.
When was Alba most popular?
It peaked in Catalonia in 2001, at 1,545.2 births per 100,000.
Is Alba a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Alba is a girl name.