Ebony Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
1% Masculine / 99% Feminine
Meaning:
Ebony means dark or black wood.
Meaning of the Name Ebony
Ebony is a name of English origin derived from the dark, black wood from the ebony tree. The name is often associated with the color black or darkness. Ebony is also a symbol of strength and purity, as the wood is known for its durability and beauty.
Popularity of the Name Ebony
The popularity for the name Ebony peaked in popularity in the year 1982 with 2,279 births, which ranked number 253 out of 17,924 unique names for that year. Ebony had the most female births in 1982 with 2,279, which ranked number 132 out of 12,331 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1982 with 36, which ranked number 1,655 out of 7,369 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Ebony has declined sharply over the last ten years from 94 births to 28 births, a decline of -70.21%. Among females, Ebony has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 94 births to 28 births, a decline of -70.21%.
Nationwide Popularity of Ebony
- 20 Year Trend of Ebony: -92.47%
- 10 Year Trend of Ebony: -70.21%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Ebony: -70.21%
Popularity of Ebony by State
Among females, Ebony was most popular in Southwestern states with 8 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 8 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Ebony. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 2419 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Ebony
- Total Births of Ebony: 25 (-11.41%)
- Female Births of Ebony: 25 (-11.41%)
Given the downward trend of Ebony over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -11.41% decrease in total births, for a total of 25 births in 2024. For Females, births for Ebony have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 25 female births in 2024, a decrease of -11.41%.