Ebbin
The given name Ebbin is derived from the Old English name Eadwine, composed of the elements "ead" meaning prosperity and "wine" meaning friend.
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Ebbin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ebbin today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ebbin births was 1921 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ebbin. 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 Ebbin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1921
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1921 SSA rank
#4,524
Tracked since 1921
Popularity
Ebbin: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Ebbin 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 Ebbin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Ebbin
The given name Ebbin has its origins in the Old English language, tracing back to the Anglo-Saxon period in Britain, approximately between the 5th and 11th centuries AD. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "ebban," which means "ebb tide" or "receding waters." This connection suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who lived near coastal areas or riverbanks.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ebbin can be found in the Domesday Book, a manuscript commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The Domesday Book served as a comprehensive record of landholdings and population surveys in England, and it listed several individuals bearing the name Ebbin, indicating its usage during the Norman period.
In the 12th century, the name Ebbin appeared in several historical chronicles and ecclesiastical records. A notable figure was Ebbin of Oldham, a Benedictine monk who lived from 1145 to 1220 and served as the abbot of Oldham Monastery in Lancashire, England.
During the Middle Ages, the name Ebbin gained some prominence among the Anglo-Norman nobility. One such individual was Ebbin de Montfort, a knight who fought alongside King Richard I in the Third Crusade (1189-1192). De Montfort was born in 1170 and died in 1235, leaving behind a legacy of military service and valor.
In the 16th century, the name Ebbin was recorded in various parish registers and court documents across England. A notable bearer of the name during this period was Ebbin Wycliffe, a wealthy merchant and landowner who lived from 1520 to 1588 in the city of York.
Another notable figure was Ebbin Cromwell, a distant relative of Oliver Cromwell, the Lord Protector of England. Ebbin Cromwell was born in 1612 and served as a captain in the Parliamentary forces during the English Civil War (1642-1651).
While the name Ebbin has become relatively uncommon in modern times, it has left an indelible mark on historical records, reflecting its longstanding presence in English society and its connections to the Anglo-Saxon and Norman heritage.
People
Ebbin + last name combinations
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FAQ
Ebbin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ebbin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ebbin 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 - US residents.
Is Ebbin a common name?
We classify Ebbin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ebbin most popular?
The single biggest year for Ebbin was 1921, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ebbin is about 0 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 Ebbin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ebbin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ebbin 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 Ebbin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ebbin 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 Ebbin 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 Ebbin as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.