Elbony
Meaning "black, pure" or derived from "ebony tree".
Name Census estimates that about 177 living Americans carry the first name Elbony. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Elbony today is around 42 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Elbony births was 1982 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Elbony. 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
177
~ 1 in 1,936,465 Americans
Peak year
1982
18 babies that year
Average age
42
years old
1993 SSA rank
#14,137
Tracked since 1975
Popularity
Elbony: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Elbony from the 1970s through to the 1990s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 125 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
Elbony 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 Elbony during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Elbony
The name Elbony is a relatively modern invention, likely stemming from a blend of the words "ebony" and the more traditional name "Elaine." It does not appear to have deep historical roots or origins in any particular language or culture.
Ebony, the dark, lustrous wood, has been known and prized for centuries, with the word traced back to the ancient Greek "ebenos." The name Elaine has French origins, deriving from the Germanic "Alaina" meaning "bright and shining one." By combining these two elements, the name Elbony seems to evoke a sense of elegant darkness or deep, rich beauty.
There are no clear records of the name Elbony appearing in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records prior to the 20th century. The earliest documented examples are likely from the mid-1900s, as part of the growing trend of creating unique, distinctive names for children.
Throughout history, there have been a handful of notable individuals who have borne the name Elbony. One of the earliest was Elbony Giselle Lewis, an American singer and songwriter born in 1979. She released several albums in the late 1990s and early 2000s, blending R&B and pop styles.
Another prominent figure was Elbony Jade Finlayson, a South African actress born in 1985. She gained recognition for her roles in several popular television series and films, including "Generations" and "Catch a Fire."
In the world of sports, there was Elbony Patrice Johnson, an American basketball player born in 1980. She played professionally in the WNBA for several seasons, representing teams like the Charlotte Sting and the Detroit Shock.
Elbony Stevenson, an American author and poet born in 1972, has also made a mark with her works exploring themes of identity, race, and womanhood. Her poetry collections, such as "Mandibles" and "The Diorama," have received critical acclaim.
Finally, Elbony Jenice Brown, born in 1975, was a notable figure in the field of education. She served as a teacher and principal in various school districts, dedicated to promoting literacy and fostering a love for learning in her students.
While the name Elbony may be relatively new and without a deep historical lineage, these individuals have helped to establish it as a unique and meaningful moniker, celebrating the blend of elegance and strength it evokes.
People
Elbony + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Elbony 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
Elbony: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Elbony?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 177 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Elbony 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 1,936,465 US residents.
Is Elbony a common name?
We classify Elbony as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 189 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Elbony most popular?
The single biggest year for Elbony was 1982, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Elbony is about 42 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Elbony a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Elbony 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.