Ebbie
Primarily a girl's name of Hebrew origin with 346 recorded births. Also given to 317 boys.
Meaning & Origin
A diminutive of the male given names Ebenezer and Eben.
Ebbie is a girl's and boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, a diminutive of Ebenezer — from the Hebrew Even ha-ezer, meaning 'stone of help' or 'God has helped.' As a feminine nickname, Ebbie retains the warmth and vintage charm of the longer name while feeling light and approachable.
With 346 recorded U.S. births, Ebbie has a delightful old-fashioned quality that places it alongside names like Abby, Effie, and Bessie — beloved diminutives from an era when nicknames stood proudly on birth certificates.
EtymologyShow more
Ebbie is built from 5 letters and one syllable — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness. Within the Hebrew naming tradition, this brevity is common among names that have been worn down through centuries of use, shedding syllables along the way.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Ebbie creates its characteristic bright, approachable quality. One-syllable names stand out for their directness. Every sound carries weight, making pronunciation and first impressions immediate.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Ebbie has 52+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1889.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 10 | #9704 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 5 | #17286 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 6 | #12292 | ▼ |
| 1960s | 16 | #6571 | ▼ |
| 1950s | 21 | #5800 | ▼ |
| 1940s | 42 | #4063 | — |
| 1930s | 43 | #4297 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 61 | #3903 | ▼ |
| 1910s | 74 | #2984 | ▲ |
| 1900s | 40 | #1708 | ▲ |
| 1890s | 23 | #1460 | ▲ |
| 1880s | 5 | #1335 | — |
The Story of Ebbie
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1915, Ebbie is a name steeped in history. Girls named Ebbie are most likely born between 1905 and 1925.
How rare is Ebbie?
Only about 1 in every 360,000 babies born in 2024 was named Ebbie — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1889, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1910s with 74 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Ebbie by the numbers
- Would fill 7 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(52 years, 1889–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10 | #9704 |
| 2014 | 5 | #17286 |
| 1996 | 6 | #12292 |
| 1965 | 6 | #5997 |
| 1963 | 5 | #6876 |
| 1962 | 5 | #6841 |
| 1958 | 5 | #6354 |
| 1955 | 6 | #5365 |
| 1954 | 5 | #5968 |
| 1950 | 5 | #5513 |
| 1949 | 6 | #4828 |
| 1948 | 6 | #4822 |
| 1946 | 7 | #4108 |
| 1943 | 9 | #3308 |
| 1941 | 8 | #3330 |
| 1940 | 6 | #3983 |
| 1939 | 5 | #4422 |
| 1938 | 5 | #4504 |
| 1937 | 6 | #3920 |
| 1936 | 5 | #4373 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Ebbie as a Boy's Name
Ebbie is a true unisex name. As a boy's name, it has 317 recorded births since 1881.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1889–2024