At a glance
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2021 (#8,825)
- Babies in 2021
- 8 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #3,838 in 2003
- First recorded
- 1978
Meaning of Ebin
Ebin (pronounced EE-bin, /ˈiːbɪn/) brings together the timeless strength of its Hebrew root—“even,” meaning “stone” or “rock”—with a fresh, modern twist that feels both grounded and spirited. Though it’s never crowded the top of the charts (hovering around the mid-900s in U.S. popularity with just eight little Ebins in 2021), that rarity is exactly its appeal: like finding a smooth pebble on a bustling beach, it stands out without shouting. Warm and solid by nature, Ebin suggests reliability and quiet confidence, yet its two-syllable bounce gives it a youthful charm. For parents seeking a name that’s both steadfast and subtly distinctive, Ebin is a quietly persuasive choice.
How to pronounce Ebin
English
- Pronounced EE-bin /ˈiːbɪn/
Popularity of Ebin in the U.S.
Ebin was last recorded in the U.S. in 2021, ranked #8,825 with 8 babies. It peaked at #3,838 in 2003. It first appears in the records in 1978.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1978–2021 26 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8 | 8,825 | ▲ 3,197 |
| 2020 | 5 | 12,022 | ▲ 123 |
| 2019 | 5 | 12,145 | ▼ 3,326 |
| 2018 | 8 | 8,819 | ▼ 1,273 |
| 2017 | 10 | 7,546 | ▲ 3,198 |
| 2016 | 6 | 10,744 | ▼ 4,745 |
| 2015 | 14 | 5,999 | ▲ 3,643 |
| 2014 | 7 | 9,642 | ▼ 5,021 |
| 2013 | 20 | 4,621 | ▲ 861 |
| 2012 | 16 | 5,482 | ▼ 282 |
| 2011 | 17 | 5,200 | ▼ 352 |
| 2010 | 19 | 4,848 | ▼ 688 |
| 2009 | 24 | 4,160 | ▲ 107 |
| 2008 | 23 | 4,267 | ▲ 729 |
| 2007 | 18 | 4,996 | ▼ 773 |
| 2006 | 22 | 4,223 | ▲ 2,003 |
| 2005 | 12 | 6,226 | ▼ 734 |
| 2004 | 14 | 5,492 | ▼ 1,654 |
| 2003 | 22 | 3,838 | ▲ 2,250 |
| 2002 | 11 | 6,088 | ▼ 1,612 |
| 2001 | 17 | 4,476 | ▲ 2,363 |
| 2000 | 9 | 6,839 | ▼ 1,522 |
| 1999 | 12 | 5,317 | ▲ 3,162 |
| 1998 | 6 | 8,479 | back (not recorded in 1983–1997) |
| 1982 | 7 | 5,003 | back (not recorded in 1979–1981) |
| 1978 | 5 | 5,773 | new |
Notable people named Ebin
- Ebin Wilson was an American football player on Michigan's unbeaten 1901 team who later coached at Wabash and Alma colleges.
- Ebin Raj Maliakal is an award-winning Indian documentary filmmaker and author known for films like Green Line and Novel Life.