Eben Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationEB-en / ˈɛb.ənHebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: 'stone'; English: 'noble'
Historical & Cultural Background
Eben is derived from the Hebrew name 'Eben', meaning 'stone'. It has been used in various English-speaking countries, often as a variant of the name Ebenezer. The name has biblical roots, appearing in the Old Testament. It has seen varying levels of popularity over the years, particularly in the 19th century.
Trend Summary
Eben has seen a modest level of popularity in the United States, with a slight increase in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Eb
- Ebenzer
International Variants
- Eben (German)
- Eben (Dutch)
Famous people named Eben
Eben Alexander is a neurosurgeon and author known for his book 'Proof of Heaven'.
Eben Upton is a computer scientist and co-founder of the Raspberry Pi Foundation.
Fictional characters named Eben
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Eben was first seen in the United States in 1880. Eben has ranked as high as #1281 nationally, which occurred in 2012, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Maine, and Massachusetts. In the past 5 years the name Eben has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Eben (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 9 |
| 1882 | 8 |
| 1883 | 7 |
| 1884 | 10 |
| 1885 | 6 |
| 1886 | 9 |
| 1887 | 6 |
| 1888 | 14 |
| 1889 | 7 |
| 1890 | 7 |
| 1892 | 6 |
| 1894 | 6 |
| 1895 | 7 |
| 1896 | 6 |
| 1898 | 5 |
| 1900 | 6 |
| 1904 | 5 |
| 1905 | 7 |
| 1910 | 10 |
| 1912 | 10 |
| 1913 | 17 |
| 1914 | 9 |
| 1915 | 27 |
| 1916 | 31 |
| 1917 | 25 |
| 1918 | 23 |
| 1919 | 21 |
| 1920 | 20 |
| 1921 | 25 |
| 1922 | 18 |
| 1923 | 21 |
| 1924 | 23 |
| 1925 | 13 |
| 1926 | 24 |
| 1927 | 18 |
| 1928 | 8 |
| 1929 | 10 |
| 1930 | 13 |
| 1931 | 8 |
| 1932 | 18 |
| 1933 | 14 |
| 1934 | 5 |
| 1935 | 14 |
| 1936 | 7 |
| 1937 | 5 |
| 1938 | 14 |
| 1939 | 9 |
| 1940 | 8 |
| 1941 | 15 |
| 1942 | 9 |
| 1943 | 16 |
| 1944 | 11 |
| 1945 | 13 |
| 1946 | 10 |
| 1947 | 19 |
| 1948 | 12 |
| 1949 | 11 |
| 1950 | 12 |
| 1951 | 10 |
| 1952 | 15 |
| 1953 | 19 |
| 1954 | 17 |
| 1955 | 12 |
| 1956 | 24 |
| 1957 | 16 |
| 1958 | 14 |
| 1959 | 10 |
| 1960 | 22 |
| 1961 | 16 |
| 1962 | 17 |
| 1963 | 14 |
| 1964 | 20 |
| 1965 | 8 |
| 1966 | 24 |
| 1967 | 25 |
| 1968 | 20 |
| 1969 | 19 |
| 1970 | 26 |
| 1971 | 37 |
| 1972 | 32 |
| 1973 | 35 |
| 1974 | 31 |
| 1975 | 41 |
| 1976 | 44 |
| 1977 | 33 |
| 1978 | 27 |
| 1979 | 35 |
| 1980 | 42 |
| 1981 | 37 |
| 1982 | 43 |
| 1983 | 49 |
| 1984 | 31 |
| 1985 | 28 |
| 1986 | 33 |
| 1987 | 27 |
| 1988 | 34 |
| 1989 | 26 |
| 1990 | 29 |
| 1991 | 30 |
| 1992 | 28 |
| 1993 | 28 |
| 1994 | 20 |
| 1995 | 21 |
| 1996 | 39 |
| 1997 | 32 |
| 1998 | 22 |
| 1999 | 33 |
| 2000 | 38 |
| 2001 | 42 |
| 2002 | 43 |
| 2003 | 65 |
| 2004 | 60 |
| 2005 | 62 |
| 2006 | 66 |
| 2007 | 77 |
| 2008 | 85 |
| 2009 | 94 |
| 2010 | 89 |
| 2011 | 93 |
| 2012 | 100 |
| 2013 | 80 |
| 2014 | 67 |
| 2015 | 76 |
| 2016 | 57 |
| 2017 | 37 |
| 2018 | 65 |
| 2019 | 47 |
| 2020 | 53 |
| 2021 | 49 |
| 2022 | 37 |
| 2023 | 29 |
| 2024 | 47 |