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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Liban — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Liba|Libbi
IrishBoy↓ Fading

Liban

LEE-bahn · 2 syllables

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#10464
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#10464
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 7
Peak rank
#5257 in 2021
5yr change
-1048 ranks
Birth frequency
1.9 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #10464 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Irish boy names
Liban

Popularity score: 7  ·  SSA Rank: #10464

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
40
Higher than 40% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-1048 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
22 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
IrishCelticMythologicalRare2-syllableMale-leaningOld Irish RootLegendNature-connected
Character
ethereal and otherworldly
STRONG
High confidence

Liban is an Irish boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #10464 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -1048 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#10464 · very rare
Liban at a Glance
Meaning:From Old Irish 'Lí Bán' meaning 'beauty' or 'radiance'. Associated with Lí Bán, a legendary mermaid figure in Irish mythology.
Language root:Old Irish · Gaelic
Peak rank:#5257 in 2021
5yr change:-1048 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
LiamLeianLian◈RíanFíanKian◈
Similar Style
CormacDeclan◈Ronan◈OisínEamonLorcan
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Liban
AoifeFionnSiobhanNiallSaoirseCillian◈MaeveTadhg
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↓ Fading
Aiden
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Liban · Overview
Summary

Liban is an Irish boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #10464 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Mythological · Earthy character
Liban carries a grounded, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 1048 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
liban.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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