How popular is the name Ebb in 2025?

Ebb is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Ebb most popular?

Ebb peaked in 1890, reaching #533 among US boy names.

Ebb will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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Ebb entered the US charts in 1881, peaked at #533 in 1890, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#533

peak (1890)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Ebb are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Ebb alive today was born around 1921, making them about 104 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Ebb in 2025?: Ebb is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Ebb most popular?: Ebb peaked in 1890, reaching #533 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Ebb with classmates?: Ebb will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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