Ebenezer
Ebenezer is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Stone of help.
Origin and history
Ebenezer is a classic biblical name of Hebrew origin meaning 'stone of help'. Although historically associated with the main character in Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol, it has maintained steady, niche usage in the United States over the decades. Modern American parents occasionally select it as a distinctive traditional choice with deep historical roots.
Popularity in the United States
1,216 babies in the United States have been named Ebenezer since 1880. It ranks #3482 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1651.
States where it is most popular
- TX (37.8 %)
- CA (22.6 %)
- VA (9.1 %)
- NY (7.3 %)
- MD (6.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 7 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 12 |
| 1920-1930 | 27 |
| 1930-1940 | 9 |
| 1940-1950 | 7 |
| 1950-1960 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 11 |
| 1970-1980 | 7 |
| 1980-1990 | 48 |
| 1990-2000 | 108 |
| 2000-2010 | 254 |
| 2010-2019 | 445 |
| 2020-2029 | 276 |
Famous people named Ebenezer
- Ebenezer Ebenezer: politician, lawyer
Nicknames
Eb, Eben
Fun facts
- In the Old Testament, Ebenezer is a monument built by Samuel, named to signify 'Hitherto hath the Lord helped us.'
- The name became world-famous through Ebenezer Scrooge, the protagonist of Charles Dickens's 1843 novella A Christmas Carol.