Urban
Urban is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Of the city, urban, or courteous.
Origin and history
Urban is a classic name of Latin origin meaning 'of the city' or 'city-dweller'. It was borne by eight popes, giving it a long historical presence in Europe. In the United States, it has remained a rare given name, occasionally chosen for its vintage and Latinate qualities.
Popularity in the United States
3,264 babies in the United States have been named Urban since 1880. It ranks #2248 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1805.
States where it is most popular
- OH (32.2 %)
- MN (11.5 %)
- IN (10.2 %)
- IL (9.7 %)
- WI (9.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 70 |
| 1890-1900 | 102 |
| 1900-1910 | 103 |
| 1910-1920 | 598 |
| 1920-1930 | 783 |
| 1930-1940 | 385 |
| 1940-1950 | 240 |
| 1950-1960 | 192 |
| 1960-1970 | 123 |
| 1970-1980 | 38 |
| 1980-1990 | 50 |
| 1990-2000 | 39 |
| 2000-2010 | 108 |
| 2010-2019 | 311 |
| 2020-2029 | 122 |
Famous people named Urban
- Urban Meyer: Football Coach
Fun facts
- Eight different Catholic popes have taken the name Urban throughout history.
- It shares the same Latin root 'urbanus' as the modern English word 'urban'.