How old is someone named Eboni?
The average Eboni is 36 years old.
Half of all living Ebonis are between 30 and 43.
When was Eboni popular?
Eboni was a boom name: it shot up, peaked in 1982, and dropped away. That's why most Ebonis are close to the same age.
Popular names of 1982 · The most popular names of the 1980s →
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 953 | 900 |
| 1980s | 2,404 | 2,300 |
| 1990s | 2,181 | 2,100 |
| 2000s | 798 | 790 |
| 2010s | 173 | 170 |
| 2020s | 18 | under 100 |
How many Ebonis are still alive?
About 6,300 Ebonis are alive in the US today. That's 97% of the roughly 6,500 babies named Eboni since 1970.
Nearly every Eboni ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Eboni?
More than half of living Ebonis are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
- Gen X 17%
- Millennial 59%
- Gen Z 22%
- Gen Alpha 2%
Is Eboni an old name?
Somewhat. Eboni is older than 61 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Is Eboni a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.9% of living Ebonis are women.
Names the same age as Eboni
NAME TWIN
Eboni's name twin is Amber. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Amber's age curve is the closest match to Eboni's: 91% alike.
Other spellings: Ebony (38)
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Questions about the name Eboni
How old is the average Eboni?
The average Eboni in the US is 36 years old. The median is 37, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Eboni?
About 6,300 Ebonis are alive in the US today, out of roughly 6,500 babies given the name since 1970.
When was the name Eboni most popular?
In 1982, when about 280 baby girls were named Eboni.
Is Eboni a Millennial name?
Yes. About 59% of living Ebonis are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this