Ebben

A boy's name of American origin with 5 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's nameRare nameNot ranked recently

Meaning & Origin

If you're considering Ebben, you're looking at a name that fewer than 5 families have ever chosen in the U.S. That kind of rarity is intentional — it signals that the name was chosen for its sound, its personal meaning, or a family connection rather than a trend.

The clean, contemporary ending gives Ebben a direct, strong feel that works well in both playground and boardroom.

Ebben is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Ebben is a boy's baby name of American origin, a rare variant of Ebbe or Eben, combining the Scandinavian Ebbe with the "-en" suffix for a streamlined, modern feel rooted in ancient Norse heritage.

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In the American context, Ebben is a boy's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (2012–2012). Its American roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.

With 5 total births, Ebben exists at the edges of the American naming landscape — a name known primarily to the families who carry it, giving it an intensely personal character.

At a Glance

Total births

Since 2012

2012

Peak

5 births

2012

First recorded

1 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Ebben has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2012.

First appeared: 2012Peak: 2012 (5 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Ebben
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2010s	5	#12802	—

The Story of Ebben

A Gen Z name

Peaking in 2012, Ebben is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Ebben are most likely born between 2012 and 2012.

How rare is Ebben?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Ebben is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 2012, peaked in the 2010s with 5 births that decade.

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(1 years, 2012–2012)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Ebben
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2012	5	#12802	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ebben a boy's or girl's name?

Ebben is primarily a boy's name.

When was Ebben most popular?

Ebben reached its peak popularity in 2012 with 5 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Ebben?

Ebben is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 5 babies in the U.S. since 2012. Its peak was in 2012.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2012–2012