Ebony
Ebony: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Ebony
- A female given name from English.
Etymology
From ebony. First used by African Americans in the 1970s.
How popular is Ebony?
Since 1880, 38,998 girls and 455 boys in the U.S. have been named Ebony (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #132 in 1982. Its highest rank for boys was #1658 in 1982. In 2025, 23 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Sibling name ideas for Ebony
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Ebony FAQ
What does the name Ebony mean?
A female given name from English. From ebony. First used by African Americans in the 1970s.
What is the origin of the name Ebony?
Ebony is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Ebony?
Since 1880, 38,998 girls and 455 boys in the U.S. have been named Ebony (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #132 in 1982. Its highest rank for boys was #1658 in 1982. In 2025, 23 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Ebony a boy or girl name?
Ebony is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 38,998 girls and 455 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.