Ebba
Ebba is a feminine given name, the feminine version of Ebbe, which is a diminutive form of the Germanic name Eberhard or Everhard, meaning "strong." Alternately, it may be a form of an Old English name Æbbe, of unknown derivation, which was the name of several early saints. The name was the 10th most popular name given to girls born in Sweden in 2009.
Meaning & Origin of Ebba
What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.
Ebba is a feminine given name, the feminine version of Ebbe, which is a diminutive form of the Germanic name Eberhard or Everhard, meaning "strong." Alternately, it may be a form of an Old English name Æbbe, of unknown derivation, which was the name of several early saints. The name was the 10th most popular name given to girls born in Sweden in 2009.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0). Read more →
The Story of Ebba
Ebba first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1888, with 18 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1898, when 26 Ebbas were born — ranking #631 that year. As of 2026, Ebba ranks #6,549 for baby girls with 17 births, rising sharply (+22% over the past five years). In total, more than 933 Ebbas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.
Popularity Over Time
Popularity by State
Notable people named Ebba
A small selection from Wikipedia. Tap "Read more" below to see the full list on Wikipedia.
- Ebba Amfeldt (1906–1974), Danish film actress
- Ebba Andersson (born 1997), Swedish cross-country skier
- Ebba Årsjö (born 2001), Swedish para alpine skier
- Ebba d'Aubert (1819 – 1860), Swedish concert pianist
- Ebba Bielke (1570 – 1618), Swedish baroness convicted of high treason
- Ebba Boström (1844–1902), Swedish nurse and philanthropist
- Ebba Brahe (1596 – 1674), Swedish countess and courtier
- Ebba Wicks Brown (1914–2006), American architect
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0). Read more →
Names that sound like Ebba
Phonetically similar names — useful when Ebba is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.
Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ebba
What does the name Ebba mean?
How popular is Ebba in 2026?
When was Ebba most popular?
In which U.S. states is Ebba most popular?
Is Ebba a unisex name?
What names go well with Ebba?
About the name Ebba
Ebba is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1888 and has accumulated 933 births in the dataset. Ebba's peak popularity came in 1898 when it ranked #593. Use the chart and map above to compare Ebba's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.
Continue exploring
- Top names of 1898 →
- Names of the 1890s →
- Names starting with "E" →
- Browse all girl names →
- Top names of 2026 →
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.