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Ebony

Recorded 1950–2025 · United States

Ebony was most popular in 1982, when 2,315 American babies were given the name — ranking #256 that year. In 2025 it ranked #9,389, with 23 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 39,453 people named Ebony.

Most popular in1982
Rank that year#256
Births that year2,315
Total since 188039,453

Ebony over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Ebony’s peak in 1982. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org