How Many People Are Named Eboni?

Complete statistics for the name Eboni: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Eboni
Very Rare
African

Eboni is a unique name with African roots, making it very rare in the US. Only 1 in 51,847 Americans share this name, with around 6,365 people living today. The name peaked in popularity back in 1982.

~6,365
Living in US
1 in 51,847
Americans
1982
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

🌐
Origin
African
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Confident Strong
9
Life Path Number

People with the name Eboni often have a life path number 9, which symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

6,397
Worldwide Bearers
#93,855
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
6,365
🇳🇿 New Zealand
3
🇮🇱 Israel
3
🇷🇺 Russia
3
🇻🇪 Venezuela
3
🇿🇦 South Africa
2
🇹🇭 Thailand
2
🇵🇪 Peru
2
🇲🇽 Mexico
2
🇯🇲 Jamaica
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
5 (0%)
♀ Female
6,360 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 36
1,525
Would be under 30 (23%)
5,001
Would be 30–60 (77%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 6,526 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: 1982

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
96
Classic Feel
40
Modern Appeal
60
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Eboni Through the Generations

Eboni has seen a steady decline since its peak in 1982 when 282 babies were given this name. Today, there are 6,365 people named Eboni living in the US, with an average age of 36. The majority of those named Eboni are between 30 and 60 years old, indicating a generation that embraced this name during its heyday.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 589
Illinois 452
California 421
Georgia 378
New York 369
Florida 365
Michigan 342
North Carolina 258
Virginia 223
Ohio 193

✨ Similar Names to Eboni

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Eboni's African roots

📄 About the Name Eboni

How Many People Have the Name Eboni?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 6,365 people in the United States currently share the name Eboni. That works out to roughly 1 in every 51,847 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Eboni a Common or Rare Name?

Eboni 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 Eboni in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Eboni Most Popular?

The name Eboni reached peak popularity in 1982, with 282 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 Eboni?

Approximately 6,365 people named Eboni live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 6,526. That works out to roughly 1 in 51,847 Americans.

Is Eboni a rare name?

Eboni is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 51,847 Americans has this name.

What does the name Eboni mean?

The meaning and origin of Eboni are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.

Is Eboni more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Eboni are male and 100% are female.

When was Eboni most popular?

Eboni peaked in 1982 with 282 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US6,365
All-Time Births6,526
1 in X1 in 51,847
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age36
Peak Year1982
World Rank#93,855
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.