Ebony Cleland

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Ebony Cleland — English
42K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Ebony Cleland is a name that combines English origins. The first name Ebony is a feminine given name of English origin. Ebony is an English feminine given name often given in reference to the color black or to the type of wood. It has been particularly well used by Black people in the United States. It was among the one thousand most popular names for American girls between 1971 and 2005, but has since declined in usage. Spelling variants include Ebonee and Eboni. Ebony Alleyne, English R&B and soul singer L. The surname Cleland: Cleland is a surname of Scottish origin. Alan Cleland (born 2002), Mexican surfer Alberta Cleland (1876–1960), Canadian Impressionist painter and educator Alec Cleland (born 1970), Scottish footballer Andrew N. Cleland (born 1961), American physicist Bruce Cleland (born 1958), Scottish footballer Carol Cleland (born 1948), American philosopher Cook Cleland (1916–2007), American air race pilot David Cleland, co-founder of the Nature Foundation in South Australia in 1981 David I. Ebony is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 42K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Ebony reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Ebony

English

Ebony is an English feminine given name often given in reference to the color black or to the type of wood. It has been particularly well used by Black people in the United States. It was among the one thousand most popular names for American girls between 1971 and 2005, but has since declined in usage. Spelling variants include Ebonee and Eboni. Ebony Alleyne, English R&B and soul singer L.

Surname: Cleland

Scottish

Cleland is a surname of Scottish origin. Alan Cleland (born 2002), Mexican surfer Alberta Cleland (1876–1960), Canadian Impressionist painter and educator Alec Cleland (born 1970), Scottish footballer Andrew N. Cleland (born 1961), American physicist Bruce Cleland (born 1958), Scottish footballer Carol Cleland (born 1948), American philosopher Cook Cleland (1916–2007), American air race pilot David Cleland, co-founder of the Nature Foundation in South Australia in 1981 David I.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Ebony is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 26%
Australia 13%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Ebony by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Ebony Cleland

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Ebony Cleland:

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Ebony?
The first name Ebony originates from English. Ebony is an English feminine given name often given in reference to the color black or to the type of wood. It has been particularly well used by Black people in the United States. It was among the one thousand most popular names for American girls between 1971 and 2005, but has since declined in usage. Spelling variants include Ebonee and Eboni. Ebony Alleyne, English R&B and soul singer L.
When was Ebony most popular?
The name Ebony reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Cleland?
The surname Cleland originates from Scottish. Cleland is a surname of Scottish origin. Alan Cleland (born 2002), Mexican surfer Alberta Cleland (1876–1960), Canadian Impressionist painter and educator Alec Cleland (born 1970), Scottish footballer Andrew N. Cleland (born 1961), American physicist Bruce Cleland (born 1958), Scottish footballer Carol Cleland (born 1948), American philosopher Cook Cleland (1916–2007), American air race pilot David Cleland, co-founder of the Nature Foundation in South Australia in 1981 David I.
What are the origins of the name Ebony Cleland?
The name Ebony Cleland combines two different traditions: the first name Ebony has English roots, while the surname Cleland originates from Scottish.
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