Holding steady.
Popularity of Ebert since 1892
Babies named Ebert per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1919, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Ebert's real moment was 1892.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 6 |
| 1900s | 6 |
| 1910s | 90 |
| 1920s | 86 |
| 1930s | 55 |
| 1940s | 25 |
| 1950s | 16 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Ebert is a distinctly uncommon name, first recorded in the United States in 1892, the same year it saw its highest usage. The name has never appeared in the national top 1000 rankings, with an estimated incidence of less than 1 in 1,000,000 births in recent years. Its trajectory has been stable, meaning it has never experienced a sudden surge or decline but rather remains a rare choice. The name is almost entirely given to boys, consistent with its German roots as a short form of Eberhard. As a transferred surname, it carries the historical weight of German nobility and the compound's literal meaning of 'strong boar,' though it is never used as a top state name. Parents drawn to Ebert likely appreciate its brevity and strong consonant sounds, as well as its connection to German heritage. For those seeking a distinctive yet historically grounded option, Ebert occupies a quiet corner of the name landscape, unbothered by trends.
Ebert is a German surname transferred to given name use. It is a short form of Eberhard, which combines the elements 'ebur' (boar) and 'hart' (strong, brave). The name Eberhard was common among medieval German nobility and later became a surname. By the 19th century, the shortened form Ebert emerged as a standalone given name, albeit rare.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Eberhard
Sibling names for Ebert
Names that share Ebert's style, for a brother or sister.
