From the city
Derived from the Latin word 'urbanus', meaning 'of the city' or 'courteous'. Historically, it was a name chosen by eight popes, suggesting a sense of refinement and civilization in contrast to rural life.
Less common today
Urban isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,054 in 2019.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American football coach and former player
Head of the Catholic Church who initiated the First Crusade
Major League Baseball pitcher
Character in the novel 'The Gilded Age' · The Gilded Age
