Ebbin
A boy's name of American origin with 5 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 5 letters and two syllables, Ebbin hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a boy's name in the U.S. since 1921, with 5 total recorded births.
Ebbin is not in the current top 1,000, which means your child is unlikely to share the name with a classmate — a plus for parents who value distinctiveness.
Ebbin is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Ebbin is a boy's baby name of American origin, a rare variant of Eben or Ebbe, possibly blending the Hebrew Ebenezer meaning 'stone of help' with a modern "-in" ending for a fresh phonetic take.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Ebbin's final sounds are sharp, distinct — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Ebbin follows that masculine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Ebbin's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Ebbin has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1921.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 | #4524 | — |
The Story of Ebbin
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1921, Ebbin is a name steeped in history. Boys named Ebbin are most likely born between 1921 and 1921.
How rare is Ebbin?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Ebbin is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1921, peaked in the 1920s with 5 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 1921–1921)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1921 | 5 | #4524 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1921–1921