Ebba
Every Ebba since 1888 — 953 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ebba
Ebba is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,010 in 2025 with 26 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1888, 953 American babies have been named Ebba. Its peak came in 2025, when 32 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ebba stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ebba year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 | #5,010 | 6 | #11,024 |
| 2024 | 15 | #7,339 | — | — |
| 2023 | 20 | #6,022 | 6 | #11,208 |
| 2022 | 9 | #10,604 | — | — |
| 2021 | 11 | #9,137 | — | — |
| 2020 | 11 | #9,112 | 5 | #12,574 |
| 2019 | 15 | #7,462 | 6 | #11,149 |
| 2018 | 14 | #7,881 | — | — |
| 2017 | 13 | #8,419 | — | — |
| 2016 | 12 | #9,038 | — | — |
| 2015 | 13 | #8,593 | — | — |
| 2014 | 12 | #9,134 | — | — |
| 2013 | 5 | #17,290 | 5 | #12,670 |
| 2012 | 5 | #17,617 | — | — |
| 2011 | 9 | #11,464 | — | — |
| 2010 | 10 | #10,639 | — | — |
| 2009 | 5 | #18,087 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — | — | — |
| 2006 | 7 | #14,001 | — | — |
| 2005 | 9 | #11,167 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | 5 | #16,051 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | 6 | #5,364 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | 5 | #4,736 | — | — |
| 1925 | 15 | #2,408 | — | — |
| 1920 | 6 | #4,532 | — | — |
| 1915 | 25 | #1,450 | — | — |
| 1910 | 8 | #1,819 | — | — |
| 1905 | 14 | #1,024 | — | — |
| 1900 | 23 | #764 | — | — |
| 1895 | 18 | #750 | — | — |
| 1890 | 13 | #765 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Ebba
- Ebba Busch Thor Politician · b. 1987
- Ebba Andersson Skier · b. 1997
- Ebba Jungmark Athlete · b. 1987
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ebba in 2025?
Ebba ranked #5,010 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 26 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ebba?
953 babies have been named Ebba in the United States since 1888, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ebba most popular?
Ebba peaked in 2025, when 32 newborns received the name.
Is Ebba a boy or girl name?
Ebba is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ebba rising or falling?
Ebba is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ebba?
Well-known people named Ebba include Ebba Busch Thor (politician), Ebba Andersson (skier), Ebba Jungmark (athlete).