Ebenezer
From Hebrew אֶבֶן הָעֵזֶר (éven ha`ézer, “stone of help”).
Every Ebenezer since 1884 — 1,249 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ebenezer
Ebenezer is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,544 in 2025 with 52 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1884, 1,249 American babies have been named Ebenezer. Its peak came in 2017, when 55 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ebenezer stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ebenezer year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 52 | #2,544 |
| 2024 | — | — | 51 | #2,607 |
| 2023 | — | — | 53 | #2,518 |
| 2022 | — | — | 34 | #3,428 |
| 2021 | — | — | 46 | #2,741 |
| 2020 | 5 | #15,770 | 40 | #2,941 |
| 2019 | — | — | 40 | #3,008 |
| 2018 | 6 | #14,293 | 47 | #2,641 |
| 2017 | — | — | 55 | #2,356 |
| 2016 | 6 | #14,843 | 42 | #2,849 |
| 2015 | — | — | 49 | #2,536 |
| 2014 | 6 | #15,110 | 44 | #2,721 |
| 2013 | — | — | 42 | #2,780 |
| 2012 | — | — | 48 | #2,565 |
| 2011 | — | — | 42 | #2,814 |
| 2010 | 5 | #17,776 | 36 | #3,138 |
| 2009 | — | — | 28 | #3,750 |
| 2008 | 5 | #18,310 | 26 | #3,966 |
| 2007 | — | — | 35 | #3,205 |
| 2006 | — | — | 27 | #3,709 |
| 2005 | — | — | 26 | #3,644 |
| 2004 | — | — | 30 | #3,242 |
| 2003 | — | — | 21 | #4,017 |
| 2002 | — | — | 22 | #3,823 |
| 2001 | — | — | 18 | #4,344 |
| 2000 | — | — | 21 | #3,814 |
| 1995 | — | — | 13 | #4,595 |
| 1990 | — | — | 9 | #5,506 |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | 5 | #6,538 |
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| 1925 | — | — | 5 | #4,384 |
| 1920 | — | — | 5 | #4,481 |
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Famous people named Ebenezer
- Ebenezer Howard Architect · 1850–1928
- Ebenezer Cobb Morley Businessperson · 1831–1924
- Ebenezer Assifuah Soccer player · b. 1993
- Ebenezer Ofori Soccer player · b. 1995
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ebenezer mean?
From Hebrew אֶבֶן הָעֵזֶר (éven ha`ézer, “stone of help”).
How popular is the name Ebenezer in 2025?
Ebenezer ranked #2,544 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 52 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ebenezer?
1,249 babies have been named Ebenezer in the United States since 1884, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ebenezer most popular?
Ebenezer peaked in 2017, when 55 newborns received the name.
Is Ebenezer a boy or girl name?
Ebenezer is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ebenezer rising or falling?
Ebenezer is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ebenezer?
Well-known people named Ebenezer include Ebenezer Howard (architect), Ebenezer Cobb Morley (businessperson), Ebenezer Assifuah (soccer player).