Ebony is a girl name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.
| Country | Births on record |
|---|---|
| United States since 1880 | 39,453 births |
| England & Wales since 1996 | 7,086 births |
| Ireland since 1964 | 84 births |
Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.
Babies named Ebony per year — United States (1950–2025). United States peaked in 1982 (2,315/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2005 (478/yr) · Ireland peaked in 2006 (10/yr).
Ebony reached its peak in 1982, when it was the #256 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1980s name.
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