Ebb

Boy name

Ebb has been given to 247 babies in the U.S. since 1881. It peaked in 1890.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

247

Peak year

1890 (13 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1881

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Names one letter away from Ebb — alternate spellings parents actually use.

1,658 babies since 1880

953 babies since 1888

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Ebb.

187 babies since 1880

493 babies since 1880

Same era and popularity as Ebb, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.

Sisters

Brothers

How popular is the name Ebb?

Ebb has been given to 247 babies in the U.S. since 1881. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Ebb peak?

Ebb peaked in 1890, when 13 babies were given the name.

Is Ebb a girl or boy name?

Ebb is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Ebb are boys).

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