Ebenezer Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: EB-uh-nee-zer /ˌɛb.əˈniː.zər/
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: Hebrew: 'stone of help'; English: derived from the Hebrew name
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Ebenezer has its roots in the Hebrew language, deriving from the words 'even' meaning 'stone' and 'ezer' meaning 'help' or 'support.' This combination yields the literal meaning of 'stone of help.' The name appears in the Old Testament of the Bible, specifically in the First Book of Samuel, where it is associated with a location where the Israelites erected a stone to commemorate a significant victory over the Philistines. The Hebrew term was later transliterated into Greek as 'Ebenezer' and subsequently adopted into Latin, which influenced its entry into Old French before finally being incorporated into the English language during the Middle Ages.
Historically, the name Ebenezer gained prominence through its biblical connections. The most notable figure associated with the name is the prophet Samuel, who established the memorial stone after a pivotal battle around the 11th century BCE.
The name's significance was further popularized in the 19th century with the publication of Charles Dickens' novella "A Christmas Carol" in 1843, featuring the character Ebenezer Scrooge, whose transformation from miser to benefactor resonated with themes of redemption and generosity. Culturally, the name Ebenezer has come to symbolize hope and support, reflecting its original meaning.
It is often associated with the idea of divine assistance and remembrance of past struggles. The name's enduring presence in literature and religious contexts has contributed to its lasting significance.
Additionally, the diminutive form 'Eben' has been used historically, though less frequently, as a more informal variant of the name. Overall, Ebenezer encapsulates a rich tapestry of linguistic heritage and cultural resonance, rooted deeply in biblical history.
Famous people named Ebenezer
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Ebenezer Scrooge is a fictional character best known for A Christmas Carol.
Ebenezer Howard is an urban planner best known for founding the Garden City movement.
Fictional characters named Ebenezer
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Ebenezer Scrooge is a fictional character from the novella A Christmas Carol. He is a miserly old man who undergoes a transformation after being visited by three ghosts on Christmas Eve.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ebenezer was first seen in the United States in 1884.
Ebenezer has ranked as high as #5196 nationally, which occurred in 2017, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Virginia, Maryland, and New York.
In the past 5 years the name Ebenezer has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Ebenezer is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Ebenezer was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Ebenezer.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 52 | 52 | 0 |
| 2024 | 51 | 51 | 0 |
| 2023 | 53 | 53 | 0 |
| 2022 | 34 | 34 | 0 |
| 2021 | 46 | 46 | 0 |
| 2020 | 45 | 40 | 5 |
| 2019 | 40 | 40 | 0 |
| 2018 | 53 | 47 | 6 |
| 2017 | 55 | 55 | 0 |
| 2016 | 48 | 42 | 6 |
| 2015 | 49 | 49 | 0 |
| 2014 | 50 | 44 | 6 |
| 2013 | 42 | 42 | 0 |
| 2012 | 48 | 48 | 0 |
| 2011 | 42 | 42 | 0 |
| 2010 | 41 | 36 | 5 |
| 2009 | 28 | 28 | 0 |
| 2008 | 31 | 26 | 5 |
| 2007 | 35 | 35 | 0 |
| 2006 | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| 2005 | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| 2004 | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| 2003 | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| 2002 | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| 2001 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 2000 | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| 1999 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1998 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1997 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1996 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1995 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1994 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1993 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1992 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1991 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1990 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1989 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1986 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1984 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1983 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1982 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1980 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1978 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1969 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1968 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1957 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1946 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1938 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1927 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1926 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1925 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1924 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1920 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1918 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1912 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1884 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
Top States for Ebenezer (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| OH | 5 |