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

Female
98.9%
Male
1.2%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 36.5 years old

Young (<30) 8,392
21.3%
Adult (30–60) 31,032
78.7%
Senior (>60) 6
0%

📈 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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