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How Many People Are Named Ebony?
Estimated people named Ebony living in the U.S. today
37,693
Gender distribution
1% male · 99% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 39,430
- Peak year: 1982 (2,315 births)
- Estimated living today: 37,693
Ebony by age group — who carries the name today?
Ebony popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Ebony
Ebony has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 39,430 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 37,693 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 9,068 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Ebonys you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Ebony in the US?
An estimated 37,693 people named Ebony are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Ebony rare — about 1 in 9,068 Americans.
Is Ebony a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Ebony is 1% male and 99% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Ebony most popular?
Ebony peaked in 1982, when 2,315 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Ebony?
Ebony ranks #1,080 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 46 out of 100 (higher means rarer).