Boy · #3,886 in 2026

Ebb

Name: Popularity of the name Ebb in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Ebb, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,886

Peak Rank

#533 (1890)

Total Babies

247

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1881

First Year

1955

Last Year

1890

Peak Year

#533

Peak Rank

247

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ebb

Ebb first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1881, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1890, when 13 Ebbs were born — ranking #533 that year. As of 2026, Ebb ranks #3,886 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 247 Ebbs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Ebb

Phonetically similar names — useful when Ebb is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Eb
Ebbe
Aeb
Ib
Epp
Ibb
Ubb
Uhb
Ehp
Abe
Ab
Obe

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ebb

What does the name Ebb mean?

Ebb is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1881. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ebb in 2026?

In 2026, Ebb ranks #3,886 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Ebb most popular?

Ebb reached its peak popularity in 1890, ranking #533 that year with 13 babies given the name.

Is Ebb a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Ebb is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Ebb?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ebb include Duke, Elihu, Chin. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ebb

Ebb is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1881 and has accumulated 247 births in the dataset. Ebb's peak popularity came in 1890 when it ranked #533. Use the chart and map above to compare Ebb's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.