Holding steady.
Popularity of Ebb since 1881
Babies named Ebb per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 46 |
| 1890s | 13 |
| 1900s | 17 |
| 1910s | 47 |
| 1920s | 54 |
| 1930s | 44 |
| 1940s | 8 |
| 1950s | 18 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Ebb is a rare, historically male name that saw its highest recorded usage in the 1890s. According to U.S. Social Security data, the first recorded year for the name is 1881. Its peak year was 1890, but even then, it never entered the top 1,000 names. The trajectory has been extremely stable in obscurity, with no recorded usage in recent decades. The name's brevity and sound may appeal to those seeking an uncommon, vintage choice, but its lack of modern usage and unclear etymology make it a distinctive option.
Ebb is a rare English name, likely a diminutive or short form of Ebenezer, a biblical name meaning 'stone of help'. Alternatively, it may be a variant of the Scandinavian name Ebbe, derived from Old Norse 'jǫfurr' or 'jǫfurr' meaning 'wild boar' or 'king'. The name saw minor use in the late 19th century, particularly in the 1890s, but has since become extremely uncommon.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Ebbe
Sibling names for Ebb
Names that share Ebb's style, for a brother or sister.
