How old is someone named Ebony?
The average Ebony is 38 years old.
Half of all living Ebonys are between 34 and 45.
When was Ebony popular?
Ebony had one big moment, peaking in 1982. 65% of the babies ever named Ebony arrived in a single 15-year stretch.
Popular names of 1982 · The most popular names of the 1980s →
Show the numbers by decade
| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 6 | 0 |
| 1960s | 59 | under 100 |
| 1970s | 6,865 | 6,500 |
| 1980s | 18,464 | 18,000 |
| 1990s | 10,235 | 10,000 |
| 2000s | 2,927 | 2,900 |
| 2010s | 742 | 740 |
| 2020s | 155 | 160 |
How many Ebonys are still alive?
About 38,000 Ebonys are alive in the US today. That's 97% of the roughly 39,000 babies named Ebony since 1950.
Nearly every Ebony ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Ebony?
About two in three living Ebonys are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
- Gen X 21%
- Millennial 64%
- Gen Z 13%
- Gen Alpha 2%
Is Ebony an old name?
Somewhat. Ebony is older than 64 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Is Ebony a boy or girl name?
Mostly girls: 98.9% of living Ebonys are women.
Names the same age as Ebony
NAME TWIN
Ebony's name twin is Erica. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Erica's age curve is the closest match to Ebony's: 91% alike.
Other spellings: Eboni (36)
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Questions about the name Ebony
How old is the average Ebony?
The average Ebony in the US is 38 years old. The median is 40, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Ebony?
About 38,000 Ebonys are alive in the US today, out of roughly 39,000 babies given the name since 1950.
When was the name Ebony most popular?
In 1982, when about 2,300 baby girls were named Ebony.
Is Ebony a Millennial name?
Yes. About 64% of living Ebonys 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