Ebony

At a Glance: Name: Ebony – Meaning: named for the dark, hard wood, and by extension the color black – Origin: English – Gender: used for both boys and girls

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Ebony takes its name directly from the ebony tree, prized for its dark, hard wood, and by extension it's come to stand for the color black itself. It's an English-origin name with a clear, tangible root rather than an abstract one. If you're drawn to names tied to something real and physical, Ebony fits that mold.

Meaning & Origin of Ebony

Meaning: Named for the dark, hard wood, and by extension the color black.

Origin: English.

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

Popularity of Ebony

Ebony peaked in 1982, when 2,279 babies were given the name, ranking it #132 that year. By 2024 it had fallen all the way to #5472, with just 23 babies given the name.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1950–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Ebony mean?

Named for the dark, hard wood, and by extension the color black. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Ebony)

Is Ebony a popular name right now?

Ebony peaked at #132 in 1982 and is ranked #5472 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1950–2024.)

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