Ebbie
A diminutive form of the feminine name Ebba, of uncertain meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 174 living Americans carry the first name Ebbie. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 52.2% of registrations being female. The average person named Ebbie today is around 69 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ebbie births was 1920 (23 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ebbie. 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
- • The typical person named Ebbie is about 69 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Ebbies were born before 1967.
People living today
174
~ 1 in 1,969,853 Americans
Peak year
1920
23 babies that year
Average age
69
years old
1969 SSA rank
#4,581
Tracked since 1881
Gender
Gender distribution for Ebbie
Ebbie is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 663 total registrations, 317 (47.8%) were male and 346 (52.2%) were female.
Ebbie as a male name
- Ranked #4,581 in 1969
- 5 male births in 1969
- Peak: 1920 (14 births)
Ebbie as a female name
- Ranked #9,704 in 2024
- 10 female births in 2024
- Peak: 1915 (17 births)
Popularity
Ebbie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ebbie from the 1880s through to the 2020s, spanning 12 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 139 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ebbie 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 Ebbie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ebbies live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas recorded the most babies named Ebbie, while Texas, South Carolina, Mississippi recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 5 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Ebbie
The given name Ebbie is a diminutive form of the name Ebenezer, which has its origins in the Hebrew language. Ebenezer is derived from the Hebrew phrase "eben ha'ezer," which translates to "stone of help" or "stone of assistance." This name was first mentioned in the Old Testament of the Bible, specifically in the Book of 1 Samuel.
The earliest recorded use of the name Ebbie can be traced back to the 17th century in England, where it was a common nickname for Ebenezer. One notable bearer of the name was Ebbie Hay, a Scottish soldier who served in the British Army during the 18th century and participated in the Battle of Culloden in 1746.
Another prominent figure with the name Ebbie was Ebbie Skirving, a Scottish poet and songwriter who lived from 1745 to 1796. He was known for his satirical works and his involvement in political reform movements.
In the 19th century, Ebbie Walker was a Scottish entrepreneur and businessman who founded the Walker's Shortbread Company in 1898. His company went on to become one of the most renowned producers of traditional Scottish shortbread.
Ebbie Simpson was an American baseball player who played in the Major League Baseball from 1909 to 1917. He was a left-handed pitcher and played for teams such as the Detroit Tigers and the Boston Red Sox.
In the 20th century, Ebbie Vinson was an American blues singer and guitarist who was active in the 1930s and 1940s. He was known for his contributions to the Chicago blues scene and his distinctive guitar style.
While the name Ebbie may have fallen out of widespread use in recent times, it holds a rich historical significance, particularly in its connection to the biblical name Ebenezer and its early popularity in Scotland and England.
People
Ebbie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ebbie as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ebbie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ebbie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 174 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ebbie 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 1,969,853 US residents.
Is Ebbie a common name?
We classify Ebbie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 663 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ebbie most popular?
The single biggest year for Ebbie was 1920, when 23 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ebbie is about 69 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Ebbie a female name?
Yes, 52.2% of people registered as Ebbie in the SSA data are female. 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.
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.