Eboni
Every Eboni since 1970 — 6,527 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Eboni
Eboni is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1970, 6,527 American babies have been named Eboni. Its peak came in 1982, when 282 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Eboni stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Eboni 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 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 5 | #15,970 | — | — |
| 2021 | 6 | #13,947 | — | — |
| 2020 | 7 | #12,506 | — | — |
| 2019 | 7 | #12,822 | — | — |
| 2018 | 8 | #11,699 | — | — |
| 2017 | 15 | #7,561 | — | — |
| 2016 | 10 | #10,296 | — | — |
| 2015 | 7 | #13,393 | — | — |
| 2014 | 20 | #6,264 | — | — |
| 2013 | 18 | #6,814 | — | — |
| 2012 | 24 | #5,596 | — | — |
| 2011 | 26 | #5,250 | — | — |
| 2010 | 38 | #3,979 | — | — |
| 2009 | 40 | #3,892 | — | — |
| 2008 | 61 | #2,897 | — | — |
| 2007 | 65 | #2,798 | — | — |
| 2006 | 68 | #2,643 | — | — |
| 2005 | 82 | #2,230 | — | — |
| 2004 | 62 | #2,659 | — | — |
| 2003 | 86 | #2,068 | — | — |
| 2002 | 94 | #1,888 | — | — |
| 2001 | 112 | #1,632 | — | — |
| 2000 | 128 | #1,437 | — | — |
| 1995 | 244 | #812 | — | — |
| 1990 | 252 | #796 | — | — |
| 1985 | 238 | #723 | — | — |
| 1980 | 206 | #795 | 5 | #6,539 |
| 1975 | 102 | #1,140 | — | — |
| 1970 | 15 | #3,919 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Eboni in 2025?
Eboni did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Eboni?
6,527 babies have been named Eboni in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Eboni most popular?
Eboni peaked in 1982, when 282 newborns received the name.
Is Eboni a boy or girl name?
Eboni is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Eboni rising or falling?
Eboni is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.