How Many People Are Named Ebba?
Complete statistics for the name Ebba: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Ebba, a very rare female name, has only 249 people living in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,325,464 Americans. That's pretty unique! Most folks named Ebba are over 60, with the oldest generation dominating.
📖 Meaning & Origin
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🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 90All 921 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1898Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Ebba Through the Generations
Ebba peaked way back in 1898 with 26 births, but it's seeing a bit of a resurgence now. Today, there are 222 Ebbas under 30, but the majority, 699, are over 60. This means that Ebba is definitely an older-generation name, with a whopping 76% of its bearers being over 60 years old.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Ebba's Swedish roots
📄 About the Name Ebba
How Many People Have the Name Ebba?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 164 people in the United States currently share the name Ebba. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,021,032 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Ebba a Common or Rare Name?
Ebba is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Ebba in SSA data, approximately 9% are male and 91% are female.
When Was Ebba Most Popular?
The name Ebba reached peak popularity in 1898, with 26 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Ebba?
Approximately 164 people named Ebba live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 164. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,021,032 Americans.
Is Ebba a rare name?
Ebba is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,021,032 Americans has this name.
What does the name Ebba mean?
The meaning and origin of Ebba are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Ebba more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 9% of people named Ebba are male and 91% are female.
When was Ebba most popular?
Ebba peaked in 1898 with 26 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.