NAME PROFILE
Ebony
Ebony is a name of English origin that means 'dark wood.' It symbolizes strength, beauty, and resilience, often associated with the rich, dark colors of the ebony tree. The name carries a sense of elegance and sophistication.
Key Stats
| Total births | 39,453 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1982 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1969 |
| Most recent | 2022 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | African-American, English |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 23%CA — 22%NY — 19%FL — 18%IL — 18%
Notable People
Ebony magazine (Cultural publication) · Ebony Bones (Musician and Actress) · Ebony Obsidian (Actress, *If Beale Street Could Talk*) · Ebony K. Williams (Television personality and attorney) · Ebony Smith (Professional dancer)
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