How Many People Are Named Ebony?
39,430
people in the United States are named Ebony
1 in 8,496 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#1265
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
0.0118%
Of US population
Peak Year
1982
2,315 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
EB-ən-ee
Gender:
Primarily Female
Meaning:
From the English word ebony for the black wood which comes from the ebony tree. It is ultimately from the Egyptian word hbnj. In America this name is most often used by black parents.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 36.5 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1950 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
New York
4,138
California
3,298
Texas
2,494
Florida
2,118
Illinois
2,094
Michigan
1,846
Ohio
1,769
North Carolina
1,734
Georgia
1,483
Virginia
1,450
💡 Fun Facts About "Ebony"
- 23 babies were named Ebony in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1982
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1950
- Most popular in New York
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