Will my child share the name Ebony with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 40 UK babies named Ebony per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Ebony in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Ebony becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Ebony is declining: down 367 places since 2020, to #872 in 2025. It peaked at #106 in 2005.

Is Ebony a good choice for a distinctive name?

Ebony is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Who are some famous people named Ebony?

Notable people named Ebony include: Ebony Rolph and Ebony Cham.

Is Ebony a popular baby name in the United States?

Ebony does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #872

Ebony

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Ebony is a distinctive choice, ranked #872 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Ebony in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#872

About the Name Ebony

Ebony has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 397 places in five years. It was most popular in 2005 at #106 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Ebony is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Ebony in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Ebony

Ebony Rolph — Ebony Tamika Rolph is an Australian former basketball player.
Ebony Cham — Ebony Cham, commonly referred to as Ebony, is a French singer.

Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.