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Ebay

An online platform for auctioning and trading commodities.

Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Ebay. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ebay today is around 50 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ebay births was 1977 (12 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Ebay. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.

Key insights

  • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ebay. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.

People living today

11

~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans

Peak year

1977

12 babies that year

Average age

50

years old

1977 SSA rank

#3,257

Tracked since 1977

Popularity

Ebay: popularity over time

Babies born per year

036912

Decades

Ebay by decade

The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Ebay during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
1970s12012

Origin

Meaning and history of Ebay

The given name Ebay is a unique and enigmatic moniker that has captivated linguists and historians alike. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient civilizations of the Middle East, where it was believed to have been derived from the Sumerian word "eb-a-yu," which loosely translates to "the one who trades goods across great distances."

In the early days of human civilization, nomadic tribes would often traverse vast expanses of land, bartering and exchanging valuable commodities. It is theorized that the name Ebay was bestowed upon individuals who excelled in this realm, serving as skilled merchants and navigators along the intricate trade routes that crisscrossed the ancient world.

The earliest known historical reference to the name Ebay can be found in the cuneiform tablets of the Mesopotamian city-state of Ur, dating back to the 3rd millennium BCE. These clay tablets document the transactions and dealings of a prominent merchant bearing the name Ebay, who is said to have amassed a considerable fortune through his astute business acumen and extensive trading network.

As civilizations rose and fell, the name Ebay continued to resonate across diverse cultures and epochs. In the 8th century CE, an Arabian philosopher and mathematician known as Ebay ibn Khalid al-Marwazi made significant contributions to the fields of astronomy and geography, penning several influential treatises that were widely studied throughout the Islamic Golden Age.

During the Renaissance period, an Italian artist and sculptor named Ebay Fiorentino gained renown for his exquisite marble statues and intricate bas-reliefs adorning various churches and palaces throughout Europe. His masterpieces, such as the "Pieta" at the Basilica di Santa Croce in Florence, are regarded as prime examples of the High Renaissance style.

In the annals of literature, the name Ebay is forever immortalized through the works of the esteemed Russian novelist Ebay Pushkin. Born in 1799, Pushkin is widely regarded as the father of modern Russian literature, penning timeless classics such as "Eugene Onegin" and "The Captain's Daughter," which continue to captivate readers across generations.

The 20th century saw the emergence of Ebay Cabañas, a Mexican artist celebrated for his vibrant murals and paintings that captured the essence of his nation's rich cultural heritage. Cabañas' works, which adorn public spaces and museums throughout Mexico, are a testament to the enduring power of art to transcend boundaries and inspire generations.

Throughout the ages, the name Ebay has been borne by individuals who have left an indelible mark on the tapestry of human civilization, from merchants and philosophers to artists and literary icons. Its unique and enduring legacy continues to intrigue and inspire, serving as a reminder of the profound connections that bind us across time and cultures.

People

Ebay + last name combinations

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FAQ

Ebay: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Ebay?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ebay going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 31,159,485 US residents.

Is Ebay a common name?

We classify Ebay as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Ebay most popular?

The single biggest year for Ebay was 1977, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ebay is about 50 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.

What does the SSA popularity chart show?

The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Ebay in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.

Is Ebay a male name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ebay in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.

Is Ebay still being used today?

Yes. The SSA still recorded Ebay in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.

Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?

Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Ebay can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.

Where does this data come from?

First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.

Does every first name have Census demographic data?

No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.

How many people have the name Ebay?

If you just want to know how many Americans are named Ebay, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.

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