Ebonique
A feminine name derived from the French word "ébène" meaning "ebony".
Name Census estimates that about 284 living Americans carry the first name Ebonique. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Ebonique today is around 38 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ebonique births was 1985 (25 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ebonique. 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.
People living today
284
~ 1 in 1,206,881 Americans
Peak year
1985
25 babies that year
Average age
38
years old
2001 SSA rank
#14,042
Tracked since 1974
Popularity
Ebonique: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ebonique from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 141 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ebonique 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 Ebonique during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Eboniques live
Origin
Meaning and history of Ebonique
The name Ebonique has its roots in the English word "ebony," which refers to a deep black hardwood that has been prized for centuries. The word "ebony" itself is derived from the Latin "ebenus," which traces back to the ancient Greek "ebenos," meaning "wood from India."
Ebonique is a relatively modern name, with no known historical references or appearances in ancient texts or religious scriptures. Its usage as a given name likely emerged in the 20th century as a unique and striking name inspired by the rich, dark color of ebony wood.
While the name Ebonique is not particularly common, there have been a few notable individuals who have borne this name. One of the earliest recorded examples is Ebonique Davis, an American athlete who competed in the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona as a member of the United States track and field team.
Another individual named Ebonique is Ebonique Boyd, an American fashion designer and entrepreneur who founded the clothing line Hélio Théo in 2013. Her designs have been featured in various fashion publications and worn by celebrities.
In the world of music, Ebonique Mayngarden is a Canadian singer and songwriter who has released several albums and singles in the R&B and pop genres. She first gained recognition in the early 2000s and continues to perform and record music.
Ebonique Wilkins is an American author and motivational speaker who has written several books on personal growth and empowerment. Her works focus on inspiring and encouraging readers to overcome challenges and embrace their unique strengths.
Lastly, Ebonique Green is a British actress known for her roles in television series such as "Casualty" and "Holby City." She has been active in the entertainment industry since the early 2000s and continues to take on various acting projects.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Ebonique throughout recent history. While not a widely used name, it has a distinctive and meaningful origin, capturing the richness and depth of the ebony wood from which it is derived.
People
Ebonique + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ebonique 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
Ebonique: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ebonique?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 284 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ebonique 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 1,206,881 US residents.
Is Ebonique a common name?
We classify Ebonique as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 299 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ebonique most popular?
The single biggest year for Ebonique was 1985, when 25 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ebonique is about 38 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Ebonique a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ebonique 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.