Ebony
e-bo-ny
US Popularity:10737
Origin:Latin
Meaning:deep black wood
Ebony is a gender-neutral name with Latin origins meaning “deep black wood.” The name Ebony derives from the ancient Egyptian name for the tree via the Greek and Latin words. Musicians may also recognize this name since the black keys on a piano were traditionally made using polished ebony wood. Was a popular choice in the United States during the 1970s, it’s time this beautiful name once again became a favored baby name.
Ebony Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Ebony is currently #2569 on The Bump
Boy:Ebony is currently #1441 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Ebony is currently #1780 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Ebony is currently #10737 in U.S. births
Girl:Ebony is currently #6201 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#6201
in 2023
- 1380
from 2022
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