Quick answers about Ebony
How many people are named Ebony?
An estimated 37,309 living Americans are named Ebony.
How rare is Ebony?
Ebony is very rare among babies today, with 23 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 99% from its 1982 peak.
How old is the typical Ebony?
The median age of a living American named Ebony is approximately 40 years, with most bearers falling between 33 and 44 years old.
Is Ebony still popular?
No. Ebony is endangered as a baby name, down 99% from its 1982 peak with 23 births in 2025.
Where is Ebony most common?
Ebony has its strongest geographic signal in District of Columbia, where it appears 7.7× more often than the national baseline.
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Ebony broke out in Connecticut, District of Columbia, Michigan, New York, and Virginia (1975) and became over-represented in 20 states over 14 years.
Broke out: Connecticut, District of Columbia, Michigan, New York, and Virginia, 1975 · over-represented in 20 states over 14 years
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