Eber
Eber is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Region beyond or across.
Origin and history
Eber is a classic Biblical name of Hebrew origin, traditionally understood as meaning 'region beyond' or 'across'. In the Old Testament, Eber is an ancestor of the Israelites and the figure from whom the name 'Hebrew' is traditionally derived. It remains a rare but distinct choice in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
1,328 babies in the United States have been named Eber since 1880. It ranks #3379 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1816.
States where it is most popular
- CA (53.4 %)
- TX (46.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 52 |
| 1890-1900 | 21 |
| 1900-1910 | 6 |
| 1910-1920 | 90 |
| 1920-1930 | 134 |
| 1930-1940 | 61 |
| 1940-1950 | 49 |
| 1950-1960 | 28 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 13 |
| 1980-1990 | 61 |
| 1990-2000 | 193 |
| 2000-2010 | 302 |
| 2010-2019 | 207 |
| 2020-2029 | 111 |
Famous people named Eber
- Eber Simpson: Politician
Fun facts
- Eber is traditionally considered in Biblical genealogy to be the eponymous ancestor of the Hebrew people.
- Besides its Hebrew roots, Eber is also a Old High German word meaning 'wild boar', appearing in Germanic names like Eberhard.