Eben
Shortened from Ebenezer; equivalent to Hebrew אֶבֶן (éven, “stone”).
Every Eben since 1880 — 3,614 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Eben
Eben is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,874 in 2025 with 28 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 3,614 American babies have been named Eben. Its peak came in 2012, when 100 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Eben stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Eben 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 | — | — | 28 | #3,874 |
| 2024 | — | — | 47 | #2,759 |
| 2023 | — | — | 29 | #3,820 |
| 2022 | — | — | 37 | #3,231 |
| 2021 | — | — | 49 | #2,633 |
| 2020 | — | — | 53 | #2,443 |
| 2019 | — | — | 47 | #2,704 |
| 2018 | — | — | 65 | #2,152 |
| 2017 | — | — | 37 | #3,140 |
| 2016 | — | — | 57 | #2,309 |
| 2015 | — | — | 76 | #1,917 |
| 2014 | — | — | 67 | #2,084 |
| 2013 | — | — | 80 | #1,799 |
| 2012 | — | — | 100 | #1,582 |
| 2011 | — | — | 93 | #1,638 |
| 2010 | — | — | 89 | #1,720 |
| 2009 | — | — | 94 | #1,671 |
| 2008 | — | — | 85 | #1,765 |
| 2007 | — | — | 77 | #1,866 |
| 2006 | — | — | 66 | #2,020 |
| 2005 | — | — | 62 | #2,013 |
| 2004 | — | — | 60 | #1,999 |
| 2003 | — | — | 65 | #1,822 |
| 2002 | — | — | 43 | #2,389 |
| 2001 | — | — | 42 | #2,354 |
| 2000 | — | — | 38 | #2,491 |
| 1995 | — | — | 21 | #3,223 |
| 1990 | — | — | 29 | #2,391 |
| 1985 | — | — | 28 | #2,032 |
| 1980 | — | — | 42 | #1,479 |
| 1975 | — | — | 41 | #1,362 |
| 1970 | — | — | 26 | #1,718 |
| 1965 | — | — | 8 | #3,054 |
| 1960 | — | — | 22 | #1,738 |
| 1955 | — | — | 12 | #2,337 |
| 1950 | — | — | 12 | #2,243 |
| 1945 | — | — | 13 | #1,952 |
| 1940 | — | — | 8 | #2,719 |
| 1935 | — | — | 14 | #1,959 |
| 1930 | — | — | 13 | #2,212 |
| 1925 | — | — | 13 | #2,339 |
| 1920 | — | — | 20 | #1,774 |
| 1915 | — | — | 27 | #1,274 |
| 1910 | — | — | 10 | #1,063 |
| 1905 | — | — | 7 | #1,022 |
| 1900 | — | — | 6 | #1,206 |
| 1895 | — | — | 7 | #904 |
| 1890 | — | — | 7 | #831 |
| 1885 | — | — | 6 | #862 |
| 1880 | — | — | 9 | #647 |
Famous people named Eben
- Eben Dönges Politician · 1898–1968
- Eben Moglen Businessperson · b. 1959
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Eben mean?
Shortened from Ebenezer; equivalent to Hebrew אֶבֶן (éven, “stone”).
How popular is the name Eben in 2025?
Eben ranked #3,874 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 28 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Eben?
3,614 babies have been named Eben in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Eben most popular?
Eben peaked in 2012, when 100 newborns received the name.
Is Eben a boy or girl name?
Eben is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Eben rising or falling?
Eben is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Eben?
Well-known people named Eben include Eben Dönges (politician), Eben Moglen (businessperson).