Eboni
Eboni is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Dark wood or black; derived from the ebony tree.
Origin and history
Eboni is a modern English variant of the vocabulary name Ebony, which originates from the Greek word 'ebenos' referring to the dense dark wood. It became a popular given name in the United States in the late 20th century. While its usage has decreased in recent years, it remains a distinct alternative spelling of a classic name.
Popularity in the United States
6,522 babies in the United States have been named Eboni since 1880. It ranks #2104 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2083.
States where it is most popular
- TX (11.8 %)
- IL (9.1 %)
- CA (8.4 %)
- GA (7.6 %)
- NY (7.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 953 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,399 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,181 |
| 2000-2010 | 798 |
| 2010-2019 | 173 |
| 2020-2029 | 18 |
Famous people named Eboni
- Eboni K. Williams: Lawyer, Television Host
Nicknames
Eb, Ebby, Ni
Fun facts
- Eboni is a creative spelling variant of Ebony, substituting an 'i' at the end for a modern touch.
- The name saw its highest levels of usage in the United States during the late 1970s and 1980s.