Liban
Every Liban since 1992 — 446 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Liban
Liban is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,466 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1992, 446 American babies have been named Liban. Its peak came in 2016, when 21 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Liban stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Liban year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #11,466 |
| 2024 | 7 | #10,504 |
| 2023 | 8 | #9,426 |
| 2022 | 8 | #9,511 |
| 2021 | 18 | #5,260 |
| 2020 | 14 | #6,164 |
| 2019 | 6 | #11,603 |
| 2018 | 18 | #5,230 |
| 2017 | 15 | #5,959 |
| 2016 | 21 | #4,710 |
| 2015 | 11 | #7,352 |
| 2014 | 15 | #5,892 |
| 2013 | 16 | #5,547 |
| 2012 | 12 | #6,874 |
| 2011 | 17 | #5,342 |
| 2010 | 16 | #5,631 |
| 2009 | 18 | #5,229 |
| 2008 | 14 | #6,278 |
| 2007 | 17 | #5,342 |
| 2006 | 14 | #5,980 |
| 2005 | 9 | #8,053 |
| 2004 | 16 | #5,155 |
| 2003 | 19 | #4,359 |
| 2002 | 19 | #4,268 |
| 2001 | 8 | #8,019 |
| 2000 | 11 | #6,164 |
| 1995 | 8 | #6,746 |
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Famous people named Liban
- Liban Abdi Soccer player · b. 1988
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Liban in 2025?
Liban ranked #11,466 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Liban?
446 babies have been named Liban in the United States since 1992, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Liban most popular?
Liban peaked in 2016, when 21 newborns received the name.
Is Liban a boy or girl name?
Liban is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Liban rising or falling?
Liban is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Liban?
Well-known people named Liban include Liban Abdi (soccer player).