Ebbe
A boy's name of Danish origin with 5 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Ebbe is a vintage name that peaked in early twentieth-century America and has since faded from common use. For parents drawn to retro charm, that quiet history is part of the appeal.
The open, approachable quality of its ending — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression — keeps the name compact and easy to pair with longer middle names or surnames.
Ebbe is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Ebbe is a boy's baby name of Danish origin, a Scandinavian short form of names beginning with the Old Norse element eber meaning 'wild boar' or 'brave.' Common in Denmark and Sweden as a clean, minimalist given name.
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Though Ebbe dates back to 1918 in U.S. records, its etymological path is not always straightforward. Names that predate modern naming databases sometimes resist easy classification — they may have been oral traditions, regional family names, or adaptations that were never systematically recorded. The Danish classification provides a starting point, but the full derivation likely involves more nuance than a single label can capture.
With only 5 recorded births, Ebbe has not been widely studied in naming literature — its story belongs primarily to the families who chose it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Ebbe has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1918.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 | #4344 | — |
The Story of Ebbe
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1918, Ebbe is a name steeped in history. Boys named Ebbe are most likely born between 1918 and 1918.
How rare is Ebbe?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Ebbe is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1918, peaked in the 1910s with 5 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 1918–1918)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1918 | 5 | #4344 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1918–1918