Ehab
Every Ehab since 1972 — 470 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ehab
Ehab is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,822 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1972, 470 American babies have been named Ehab. Its peak came in 1993, when 18 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Ehab stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ehab year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #7,822 |
| 2024 | 10 | #7,919 |
| 2023 | 7 | #10,028 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 9 | #8,357 |
| 2020 | 7 | #9,855 |
| 2019 | 7 | #10,033 |
| 2018 | 8 | #9,060 |
| 2017 | 7 | #9,985 |
| 2016 | 14 | #6,130 |
| 2015 | 5 | #12,596 |
| 2014 | 9 | #8,328 |
| 2013 | 11 | #7,175 |
| 2012 | 10 | #7,712 |
| 2011 | 11 | #7,138 |
| 2010 | 5 | #12,811 |
| 2009 | 9 | #8,499 |
| 2008 | 13 | #6,507 |
| 2007 | 11 | #7,235 |
| 2006 | 8 | #8,951 |
| 2005 | 17 | #4,888 |
| 2004 | 14 | #5,576 |
| 2003 | 12 | #5,978 |
| 2002 | 17 | #4,560 |
| 2001 | 11 | #6,145 |
| 2000 | 9 | #6,997 |
| 1995 | 14 | #4,347 |
| 1990 | 7 | #6,629 |
| 1985 | 7 | #5,315 |
| 1980 | 5 | #6,544 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ehab in 2025?
Ehab ranked #7,822 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ehab?
470 babies have been named Ehab in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ehab most popular?
Ehab peaked in 1993, when 18 newborns received the name.
Is Ehab a boy or girl name?
Ehab is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ehab rising or falling?
Ehab is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.