Girl · #10,846 in 2026

Ebonye

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

Current Rank

#10,846

Peak Rank

#5,253 (1981)

Total Babies

106

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1975

First Year

1989

Last Year

1981

Peak Year

#5253

Peak Rank

106

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ebonye

The earliest SSA record of Ebonye as a baby girl name dates back to 1975, when 6 babies received it. 1981 was its biggest year on record, with 13 newborns named Ebonye — #5,253 in the national rankings. The 1980s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 68% of all recorded Ebonyes. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 1989 (6 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 106 Ebonyes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Ebonye

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

Ebony
Ebonie
Ebano
Eboni
Ebon
Eben
Epona
Eban
Abena
Ebben
Abana
Ebonize

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ebonye

What does the name Ebonye mean?

Ebonye is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1975. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ebonye in 2026?

In 2026, Ebonye ranks #10,846 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Ebonye most popular?

Ebonye reached its peak popularity in 1981, ranking #5,253 that year with 13 babies given the name.

Is Ebonye a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Ebonye?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ebonye include Kaja, Denica, Kennethia. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ebonye

Ebonye is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1975 and has accumulated 106 births in the dataset. Ebonye's peak popularity came in 1981 when it ranked #5,253. Use the chart and map above to compare Ebonye'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.