Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Urban
Stable Decline
Gradual decline from 1924
Peak era
1924
Peak births
104
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Urban
How many people are named Urban?
An estimated 975 living Americans are named Urban.
How rare is Urban?
Urban is very rare among babies today, with 18 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 82.7% from its 1924 peak.
How old is the typical Urban?
The median age of a living American named Urban is approximately 19 years, with most bearers falling between 10 and 65 years old.
Is Urban still popular?
Not especially. Urban has been declining since its 1924 peak and registered 18 births in 2025.
Where is Urban most common?
Urban has its strongest geographic signal in Minnesota, where it appears 3.5× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19242025
Peak year
1924
Decline from peak
82.7%
2025
18
All-time
3,264