How Many People Are Named Eber?
Complete statistics for the name Eber: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Eber is a very rare male name, with only 905 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 364,537 Americans. The majority of Ebers are under 30, giving it a modern twist.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 49All 1,313 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: 2007Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Eber Through the Generations
Eber has seen its peak popularity in 2007 with 41 births, but since then, it has been on a steady decline. Today, the average age of someone named Eber is 49, with a significant portion of the population under 30, indicating a younger generation embracing this unique name. Among those named Eber, 670 are under 30, 202 are between 30 and 60, and 441 are over 60, showing a diverse age distribution.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Eber's Hebrew roots
📄 About the Name Eber
How Many People Have the Name Eber?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,016 people in the United States currently share the name Eber. That works out to roughly 1 in every 326,230 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Eber a Common or Rare Name?
Eber 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.
What Does the Name Eber Mean?
Eber means "Hebrew origin, meaning 'my father'" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Eber in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Eber Most Popular?
The name Eber reached peak popularity in 2007, with 41 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Eber?
Approximately 1,016 people named Eber live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,016. That works out to roughly 1 in 326,230 Americans.
Is Eber a rare name?
Eber is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 326,230 Americans has this name.
What does the name Eber mean?
Eber means "Hebrew origin, meaning 'my father'" and comes from Hebrew origins.
Is Eber more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Eber are male and 0% are female.
When was Eber most popular?
Eber peaked in 2007 with 41 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.