The nameEbony
Ebony is the name of a dark, precious wood. It was a top 110 name in England and Wales in 2005.
- Girl's name
- Greek
Meaning
Ebony comes from the Greek ebenos, through Latin, the name of the dark wood.
Origin
Greek, through English.
History
In the United States Ebony reached 132nd in 1982. In England and Wales it reached 106th in 2005.
Famous people named Ebony
- Ebony Rainford-Brent, cricketer
- Ebony Bones, singer
Popularity of the name Ebony
Ebony in the United States
Ebony was most popular in the United States in the 1980s, with 18,464 births over the decade, 47% of all recorded babies named Ebony. Its rise began around 1972, and it peaked in 1982. Half of all babies named Ebony in the United States were born before 1986, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 26 births a year on average, against 51 in the five years before.
Ebony in the United Kingdom
Ebony was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 4,201 births over the decade, 56% of all recorded babies named Ebony. Half of all babies named Ebony in the United Kingdom were born before 2006, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 61 births a year on average, against 127 in the five years before.
Sibling names for Ebony
Names from the same generation as Ebony, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ebony mean?
Ebony comes from the Greek ebenos, through Latin, the name of the dark wood.
What is the origin of the name Ebony?
Greek, through English.
Is Ebony a girl's or a boy's name?
Ebony is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Ebony?
In 2024, Ebony was the 5543rd most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 23 births.
What are good sibling names for Ebony?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Shawna, Krista, Justine and Felicia for a sister, Chad, Geoffrey, Steve and Brendan for a brother.
Who are famous people named Ebony?
Ebony Rainford-Brent, cricketer; Ebony Bones, singer.