Ebbie
A diminutive of the male given names Ebenezer and Eben.
Every Ebbie since 1881 — 663 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ebbie
Ebbie is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1881, 663 American babies have been named Ebbie — about 52% girls and 48% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1920, when 23 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
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 Ebbie stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ebbie 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 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 10 | #9,740 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | 5 | #17,286 | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | 6 | #5,996 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | 6 | #5,365 | 6 | #3,610 |
| 1950 | 5 | #5,513 | 9 | #2,630 |
| 1945 | — | — | 5 | #3,449 |
| 1940 | 6 | #3,983 | 6 | #3,224 |
| 1935 | 5 | #4,391 | — | — |
| 1930 | 5 | #4,737 | 11 | #2,486 |
| 1925 | 8 | #3,767 | 9 | #2,986 |
| 1920 | 9 | #3,404 | 14 | #2,250 |
| 1915 | 17 | #1,899 | — | — |
| 1910 | 5 | #2,512 | — | — |
| 1905 | 9 | #1,333 | — | — |
| 1900 | 6 | #1,779 | 6 | #1,205 |
| 1895 | 6 | #1,469 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ebbie mean?
A diminutive of the male given names Ebenezer and Eben.
How popular is the name Ebbie in 2025?
Ebbie did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Ebbie?
663 babies have been named Ebbie in the United States since 1881, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ebbie most popular?
Ebbie peaked in 1920, when 23 newborns received the name.
Is Ebbie a boy or girl name?
Ebbie is used for both: about 52% of babies named Ebbie have been girls and 48% boys.
Is the name Ebbie rising or falling?
Ebbie is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.