Elbonie

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

Girl's nameRare nameNot ranked recently

Meaning & Origin

Elbonie peaked during the Gen X years, when 5 babies received this name in a single year (1979). That era was defined by post-traditional, counterculture-influenced naming, and Elbonie has a more concentrated history, reflecting a specific cultural moment rather than a broad generational wave.

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

Elbonie is a girl's baby name of American origin, a creative feminine form possibly related to Ebony — the precious dark wood — with the "-onie" ending giving it a distinctive, vintage quality.

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Phonetically, Elbonie belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their bright, approachable ending — giving the name a friendly, informal feel. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.

Within the American naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring American names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Elbonie’s linguistic neighborhood.

At a Glance

Unranked

Current Rank

Total births

Since 1979

1979

Peak year

5 births

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Popularity Over Time

Elbonie has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1979.

First appeared: 1979Peak: 1979 (5 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Elbonie
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
1970s	5	#10642	—

The Story of Elbonie

A Gen X name

Peaking in 1979, Elbonie is a Gen X staple. Girls named Elbonie are most likely born between 1979 and 1979.

How rare is Elbonie?

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

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1979, peaked in the 1970s with 5 births that decade.

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(1 years, 1979–1979)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Elbonie
Year	Births	Rank	Change
1979	5	#10642	—

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Elbonie is primarily a girl's name.

When was Elbonie most popular?

Elbonie reached its peak popularity in 1979 with 5 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Elbonie?

Elbonie is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 5 babies in the U.S. since 1979. Its peak was in 1979.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1979–1979