Total births
299
Boys' name · since 1892
Ebert
299 babies named Ebert in U.S. Social Security records since 1892, with the highest year being 1919. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 299
- total births
- 1892–2008
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
Ebert sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 299 recorded since 1892.
Social Security Administration records show Ebert recorded 299 times among boys since 1892, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1910s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1892 to 2008.
- 299 total births
- 1892–2008 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 30% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
299 boys have been named Ebert since 1892, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 2008.
- 299
- total births
- 1892–2008
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Ebert was born in this single decade.
1919
Single peak year
17 babies were named Ebert in 1919 - its busiest year on record.
Ebert's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Ebert's SSA record in two at 1928 and the more recent half accounts for 42% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 58%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1910, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1919 peak of 17, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Ebert at a glance
Last recorded 2008Peak year
1919
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1892
Ebert popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1892–2008
- Peak year (1919)
- 17
- Annual births at peak, across 117 years of records
Ebert by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Ebert's strongest decade.
90 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Ebert births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 6
1890s
6 births
- 1900s 6
1900s
6 births
- 1910s
1910s
90 births
- 1920s
1920s
86 births
- 1930s
1930s
55 births
- 1940s 25
1940s
25 births
- 1950s 16
1950s
16 births
- 1980s 10
1980s
10 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 90 births (30% of all-time use).
Ebert by state
Where Ebert concentrates geographically, total births since 1892
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 6 | 2.0% |
Illinois share of Ebert's total US births 2.0%
6 of 299 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ebert? ▼
299 babies have been named Ebert since 1892. It was last recorded in 2008. The peak year was 1919 with 17 births.
When was Ebert most popular? ▼
Ebert was most popular in the 1910s decade with 90 total births. The single peak year was 1919.
Where is Ebert most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ebert are Illinois (6 births).
How long has the name Ebert been used? ▼
Records for Ebert go back to 1892, giving 117 years of history through 2008.
What names are similar to Ebert? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Eben, Eber, Ebenezer, Eberardo, and 1 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Ebert's data
- Ebert's decade-level peak was the 1910s (90 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Eberts (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois 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 Ebert
Nearby Names Like Ebert
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ebert
Eben Boy
#2750 3,608 births
Eber Boy
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Ebenezer Boy
#2599 1,216 births
Eberardo Boy
437 births
Eberhard Boy
6 births
Compare Ebert side by side: Ebert vs Eben Ebert vs Eber Ebert vs Ebenezer
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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, 1892–2008 (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. "Ebert: Baby Name Since 1892 - 299 Births, Peak 1919." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ebert. 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 Ebert 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.