Ebony
Ebony first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 1982, when 2,279 girls were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Ebony popular?
Vintage Ebony is rarely given today, but saw real use in the past — it peaked back in 1982.
| 2020s | 155 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 742 | |
| 2000s | 2,911 | |
| 1990s | 10,174 | |
| 1980s | 18,263 | |
| 1970s | 6,688 | |
| 1960s | 59 | |
| 1950s | 6 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Ebony mean?
A word-name from 'ebony', the dense black tropical hardwood, from Latin 'ebenus' (via Greek, ultimately Egyptian). Note: a vocabulary name; secondary nature theme reflects the tree/wood source.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ebony mean?
Ebony means deep black wood. A word-name from 'ebony', the dense black tropical hardwood, from Latin 'ebenus' (via Greek, ultimately Egyptian). Note: a vocabulary name; secondary nature theme reflects the tree/wood source.
What is the origin of the name Ebony?
Ebony is of latin origin.
How do you pronounce Ebony?
Ebony is pronounced “EB-uh-nee.”
Is Ebony a boy or a girl name?
Ebony is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Ebony a popular name right now?
Ebony is rarely given today, but saw real use in the past — it peaked back in 1982.
How popular is the name Ebony?
In 2025, Ebony ranked #5452 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Ebony most popular?
Ebony was most popular in 1982, when about 2,279 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Ebony?
Names similar to Ebony include Juniper, Flora, Marina, Laurel, Aurelia.
What names go well with Ebony?
latin names that pair well with Ebony include Mark, Amanda, Emily, Olivia, Ava.