Boy · #12,142 in 2026

Ebon

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

Current Rank

#12,142

Peak Rank

#2,665 (1977)

Total Babies

269

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1969

First Year

2019

Last Year

1977

Peak Year

#2665

Peak Rank

269

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ebon

Ebon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1969, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1977, when 16 Ebons were born — ranking #2,665 that year. As of 2026, Ebon ranks #12,142 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 269 Ebons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s 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 Ebon

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

Eben
Eban
Ebben
Ebene
Ibn
Epon
Epin
Oben
Aban
Aben
Obon
Ibon

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ebon

What does the name Ebon mean?

Ebon is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1969. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ebon in 2026?

In 2026, Ebon ranks #12,142 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Ebon most popular?

Ebon reached its peak popularity in 1977, ranking #2,665 that year with 16 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Ebon most popular?

Ebon has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Ebon.

Is Ebon a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Ebon?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ebon include Singleton, Monico, Acel. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ebon

Ebon is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1969 and has accumulated 269 births in the dataset. Ebon's peak popularity came in 1977 when it ranked #2,665. Use the chart and map above to compare Ebon'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.