Ebony
boy nameEbony entered the US charts in 1971, peaked at #1654 in 1982, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1971–2025
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rank today
#1654
peak (1982)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #2261 |
| 1980s | #2738 |
| 1990s | #7009 |
| 2000s | #11007 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Ebony are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ebony alive today was born around 1982, making them about 43 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ebony in 2025?
- Ebony is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Ebony most popular?
- Ebony peaked in 1982, reaching #1654 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ebony with classmates?
- Ebony will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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