Total births
747
Girls' name · since 1974
Eboney
Since 1974, U.S. Social Security records show 747 babies named Eboney, peaking in 1980. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 747
- total births
- 1974–2007
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
Eboney is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 747 have been recorded since 1974.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Eboney has been recorded 747 times among girls since 1974, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1974 to 2007.
- 747 total births
- 1974–2007 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 46% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
747 girls have been named Eboney since 1974, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2007.
- 747
- total births
- 1974–2007
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Eboney was born in this single decade.
1980
Single peak year
46 babies were named Eboney in 1980 - its busiest year on record.
Eboney's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Eboney's SSA record in two at 1990 and the more recent half accounts for 39% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 61%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1974, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 1980 peak of 46, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Eboney at a glance
Last recorded 2007Peak year
1980
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1974
Eboney popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–2007
- Peak year (1980)
- 46
- Annual births at peak, across 34 years of records
Eboney by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Eboney's strongest decade.
347 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Eboney births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 111
1970s
111 births
- 1980s
1980s
347 births
- 1990s
1990s
224 births
- 2000s 65
2000s
65 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 347 births (46% of all-time use).
How Eboney compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Eboney's total volume
Eboney vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Eboney by state
Where Eboney concentrates geographically, total births since 1974
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 24 | 3.2% |
| #2 | New York | | 22 | 2.9% |
| #3 | California | | 20 | 2.7% |
| #4 | Alabama | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #5 | Florida | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #6 | Louisiana | | 5 | 0.7% |
Texas share of Eboney's total US births 3.2%
Even split
24 of 747 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Eboney? ▼
Eboney has been given to 747 babies in the U.S. since 1974, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2007. 46 babies were born in 1980, its single highest year.
When was Eboney most popular? ▼
Eboney was most popular in the 1980s decade with 347 total births. The single peak year was 1980.
Where is Eboney most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Eboney are Texas (24 births), New York (22 births), California (20 births).
How long has the name Eboney been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Eboney since 1974 -- 34 years through the most recent 2007 data.
What names are similar to Eboney? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ebony, Eboni, Ebonie, Ebonee, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Eboney's data
- Eboney's decade-level peak was the 1980s (347 total births); usage has since declined to 65 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Eboneys (24 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 Eboney
Nearby Names Like Eboney
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Eboney
Ebony Girl
#5474 38,998 births
Eboni Girl
6,522 births
Ebonie Girl
2,638 births
Ebonee Girl
1,662 births
Ebone Girl
1,182 births
Compare Eboney side by side: Eboney vs Ebony Eboney vs Eboni Eboney vs Ebonie
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, 1974–2007 (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. "Eboney: Baby Name Since 1974 - 747 Births, Peak 1980." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/eboney. 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 Eboney 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.