Total births
364
Girls' name · since 1982
Ebelin
Ebelin has 364 recorded births since 1982 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2005 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 364
- total births
- 1982–2016
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 54%
- born in that decade
Ebelin sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 364 recorded since 1982.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Ebelin has been recorded 364 times among girls since 1982, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1982 to 2016.
- 364 total births
- 1982–2016 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 54% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
364 girls have been named Ebelin since 1982, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2016.
- 364
- total births
- 1982–2016
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 54%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
54% of everyone ever named Ebelin was born in this single decade.
2005
Single peak year
29 babies were named Ebelin in 2005 - its busiest year on record.
Ebelin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Ebelin's full recorded timeline at 2000, 65% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 35% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1982, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2005 peak of 29 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Ebelin at a glance
Last recorded 2016Peak year
2005
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1982
Ebelin popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1982–2016
- Peak year (2005)
- 29
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Ebelin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Ebelin's strongest decade.
197 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 54% of all-time use.
Ebelin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 29
1980s
29 births
- 1990s
1990s
100 births
- 2000s
2000s
197 births
- 2010s 38
2010s
38 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 197 births (54% of all-time use).
Ebelin by state
Where Ebelin concentrates geographically, total births since 1982
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 60 | 16.5% |
| #2 | Texas | | 11 | 3.0% |
California share of Ebelin's total US births 16.5%
Even split
60 of 364 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ebelin? ▼
Since 1982, Social Security records show 364 babies named Ebelin. The most recent recorded year was 2016. Its busiest year on record was 2005, with 29 births.
When was Ebelin most popular? ▼
Ebelin was most popular in the 2000s decade with 197 total births. The single peak year was 2005.
Where is Ebelin most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ebelin are California (60 births), Texas (11 births).
How long has the name Ebelin been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Ebelin since 1982 -- 35 years through the most recent 2016 data.
What names are similar to Ebelin? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ebelyn, Ebelia, Ebecca, Ebenezer, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Ebelin's data
- Ebelin's decade-level peak was the 2000s (197 total births); usage has since declined to 38 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Ebelins (60 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Ebelin
Nearby Names Like Ebelin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ebelin
Ebelyn Girl
89 births
Ebelia Girl
53 births
Ebecca Girl
38 births
Ebenezer Girl
33 births
Eberly Girl
17 births
Compare Ebelin side by side: Ebelin vs Ebelyn Ebelin vs Ebelia Ebelin vs Ebecca
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1982–2016 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Ebelin: Baby Name Since 1982 - 364 Births, Peak 2005." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ebelin. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Ebelin draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.