Total births
1,328
Boys' name · since 1880
Eber
Eber has 1,328 recorded births since 1880 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2007 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #4706
- among boys today
- 1,328
- born since 1880
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 67%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Eber is the #4706 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 1,328 recorded since 1880.
Eber has 1,328 recorded births among boys since 1880, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #4706 as of the latest data, more common than 67% of boys, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1880 to 2025.
- #4706 among boys today
- 1,328 born since 1880
- 2000s peak decade
- 67% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Eber is currently the #4706 boys' name in America, more common than 67% of boys - 1,328 born since 1880, peaking in the 2000s.
- #4706
- among boys today
- 1,328
- born since 1880
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 67%
- more common than other boys
Eber vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4706
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 67% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
23% of everyone ever named Eber was born in this single decade.
2007
Single peak year
41 babies were named Eber in 2007 - its busiest year on record.
How Eber compares
1,328 Top 26% higher than 74% 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
Eber's all-time total is 4x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Eber | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,328 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 41 | 23 | 22,252 |
Eber's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Eber's SSA record in two at 1958 and the more recent half accounts for 67% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 33%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1881, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2007 peak of 41, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Eber at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2007
Current rank
#4,706
Active since
1880
Eber popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1880–2025
- Peak year (2007)
- 41
- Annual births at peak, across 146 years of records
Eber by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Eber's strongest decade.
302 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 23% of all-time use.
Eber births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 52
1880s
52 births
- 1890s 21
1890s
21 births
- 1900s 6
1900s
6 births
- 1910s 90
1910s
90 births
- 1920s
1920s
134 births
- 1930s 61
1930s
61 births
- 1940s 49
1940s
49 births
- 1950s 28
1950s
28 births
- 1970s 13
1970s
13 births
- 1980s 61
1980s
61 births
- 1990s
1990s
193 births
- 2000s
2000s
302 births
- 2010s
2010s
207 births
- 2020s 111
2020s
111 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 302 births (23% of all-time use).
How Eber 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 Eber's total volume
Eber vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Eber by state
Where Eber concentrates geographically, total births since 1880
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 156 | 11.7% |
| #2 | Texas | | 136 | 10.2% |
California share of Eber's total US births 11.7%
Even split
156 of 1,328 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Eber? ▼
1,328 babies have been named Eber since 1880. It currently ranks #4706 among boys. The peak year was 2007 with 41 births.
When was Eber most popular? ▼
Eber was most popular in the 2000s decade with 302 total births. The single peak year was 2007.
Where is Eber most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Eber are California (156 births), Texas (136 births).
How long has the name Eber been used? ▼
Eber has been recorded in Social Security data since 1880, spanning 146 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Eber? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Eben, Ebenezer, Eberardo, Ebert, and 1 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Eber's data
- Eber's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (302 total births) through the 2020s (111) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Ebers (156 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 Eber
Nearby Names Like Eber
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Eber
Eben Boy
#2750 3,608 births
Ebenezer Boy
#2599 1,216 births
Eberardo Boy
437 births
Ebert Boy
299 births
Eberhard Boy
6 births
Compare Eber side by side: Eber vs Eben Eber vs Ebenezer Eber vs Eberardo
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Eber
Rolland #4705
9,868 births · Peak 1928
Shelton #4707
11,973 births · Peak 1972
Aloysius #4704
5,724 births · Peak 1916
Delmar #4708
14,242 births · Peak 1931
Rollin #4703
5,771 births · Peak 1925
Stanton #4709
6,738 births · Peak 1954
Wilfred #4702
29,417 births · Peak 1920
Cleo #4710
11,527 births · Peak 1918
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, 1880–2025 (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. "Eber: #4706 Boys' Name - 1,328 Births, Peak 2007." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/eber. 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 Eber 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.