Ebony
Peaked at #132 nationally in 1982, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1950, Ebony has been recorded 99% of the time for girls and 1% of the time for boys.
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Ebony — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#132
in 1982
Current rank
#5472
in 2024
Years tracked
60
1950–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1950, Ebony reached its peak popularity for girls in 1982, ranking #132 nationally with 2,279 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #2520 (2014) to #5472 (2024) — a 54% drop.
As of 2024, Ebony ranks #5472 nationally for girls, with 23 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #5,472 | 23 |
| 2023 | #6,226 | 19 |
| 2022 | #4,828 | 28 |
| 2021 | #4,269 | 33 |
| 2020 | #4,574 | 29 |
| 2019 | #3,945 | 37 |
| 2018 | #3,448 | 45 |
| 2017 | #3,354 | 47 |
Ebony — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1658
in 1982
Last ranked
#13086
in 2008
Years tracked
29
1971–2008
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1971, Ebony reached its peak popularity for boys in 1982, ranking #1658 nationally with 36 babies given the name that year.
Ebony hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2008, when it stood at #13086.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | #13,086 | 5 |
| 2004 | #11,870 | 5 |
| 2000 | #9,446 | 6 |
| 1999 | #10,383 | 5 |
| 1998 | #10,085 | 5 |
| 1996 | #8,247 | 6 |
| 1995 | #7,228 | 7 |
| 1992 | #5,777 | 9 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Ebony most popular?
Ebony was most popular in 1982, when it ranked #132 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Ebony becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Ebony?
At least 39,430 babies have been recorded with the name Ebony in the US since 1950, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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