Total births
1,216
Boys' name · since 1884
Ebenezer
Since 1884, U.S. Social Security records show 1,216 babies named Ebenezer, peaking in 2017. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2599
- among boys today
- 1,216
- born since 1884
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 82%
- more common than other boys
1,216 babies have been named Ebenezer since 1884, making it today's #2599 boys' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Ebenezer has been recorded 1,216 times among boys since 1884, currently ranked #2599 nationally and more common than 82% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1884 to 2025.
- #2599 among boys today
- 1,216 born since 1884
- 2010s peak decade
- 82% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Ebenezer is currently the #2599 boys' name in America, more common than 82% of boys - 1,216 born since 1884, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2599
- among boys today
- 1,216
- born since 1884
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 82%
- more common than other boys
Ebenezer vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2599
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 82% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Ebenezer was born in this single decade.
2017
Single peak year
55 babies were named Ebenezer in 2017 - its busiest year on record.
How Ebenezer compares
1,216 Top 28% higher than 72% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Ebenezer's all-time total is 3x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Ebenezer | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,216 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 55 | 23 | 22,252 |
Ebenezer's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Ebenezer's SSA record in two at 1998 and the more recent half accounts for 82% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 18%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1920, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2017 peak of 55, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Ebenezer at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2017
Current rank
#2,599
Active since
1884
Ebenezer popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1884–2025
- Peak year (2017)
- 55
- Annual births at peak, across 142 years of records
Ebenezer popularity over time - girls
33 total births recorded since 2008 (Ebenezer as girls' name)
Ebenezer by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Ebenezer's strongest decade.
445 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Ebenezer births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 7
1880s
7 births
- 1910s 12
1910s
12 births
- 1920s 27
1920s
27 births
- 1930s 9
1930s
9 births
- 1940s 7
1940s
7 births
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 1960s 11
1960s
11 births
- 1970s 7
1970s
7 births
- 1980s 48
1980s
48 births
- 1990s 108
1990s
108 births
- 2000s
2000s
254 births
- 2010s
2010s
445 births
- 2020s
2020s
276 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 445 births (37% of all-time use).
How Ebenezer compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Ebenezer's total volume
Ebenezer vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Ebenezer by state
Where Ebenezer concentrates geographically, total births since 1884
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 62 | 5.1% |
| #2 | California | | 37 | 3.0% |
| #3 | Virginia | | 15 | 1.2% |
| #4 | New York | | 12 | 1.0% |
| #5 | Maryland | | 11 | 0.9% |
| #6 | Ohio | | 11 | 0.9% |
| #7 | Washington | | 6 | 0.5% |
| #8 | Arizona | | 5 | 0.4% |
Texas share of Ebenezer's total US births 5.1%
Even split
62 of 1,216 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 9 reporting states.
Ebenezer appears in 9 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ebenezer? ▼
Ebenezer has been given to 1,216 babies in the U.S. since 1884, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #2599 as of the latest data. 55 babies were born in 2017, its single highest year.
When was Ebenezer most popular? ▼
Ebenezer was most popular in the 2010s decade with 445 total births. The single peak year was 2017.
Where is Ebenezer most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ebenezer are Texas (62 births), California (37 births), Virginia (15 births).
How long has the name Ebenezer been used? ▼
Records for Ebenezer go back to 1884, giving 142 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Ebenezer? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Eben, Eber, Eberardo, Ebert, and 1 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Ebenezer's data
- Ebenezer's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (445 total births) through the 2020s (276) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Ebenezers (62 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Ebenezer
Nearby Names Like Ebenezer
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ebenezer
Eben Boy
#2750 3,608 births
Eber Boy
#4706 1,328 births
Eberardo Boy
437 births
Ebert Boy
299 births
Eberhard Boy
6 births
Compare Ebenezer side by side: Ebenezer vs Eben Ebenezer vs Eber Ebenezer vs Eberardo
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Ebenezer
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Shannon #2597
52,379 births · Peak 1972
Marty #2601
32,180 births · Peak 1962
Gregorio #2596
10,842 births · Peak 1993
Tyrus #2602
4,909 births · Peak 1997
Shelby #2595
16,449 births · Peak 1991
Sven #2603
2,517 births · Peak 2015
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1884–2025 (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. "Ebenezer: #2599 Boys' Name - 1,216 Births, Peak 2017." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ebenezer. 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 Ebenezer 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 June 2026.