Ebony Holiday

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Ebony Holiday — English
42K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Ebony Holiday 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 Holiday: Aaron Holiday (born 1996), basketball player Billie Holiday (1915–1959), American singer Bob Holiday (1932–2017), played Superman in the 1966 Broadway musical Carlyle Holiday (born 1981), American football wide receiver Clarence Holiday (1898–1937), American musician and the probable father of singer, Billie Holiday Eugene Holiday (born 1962), first Governor of Sint Maarten Fredrick William Holiday (1920–1979), British journalist, angler, cryptozoologist, and wildlife specialist Harry Holiday (1924–1999), world record holder in the backstroke in the 1940s and a president of steelmaker American. 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: Holiday

English

Aaron Holiday (born 1996), basketball player Billie Holiday (1915–1959), American singer Bob Holiday (1932–2017), played Superman in the 1966 Broadway musical Carlyle Holiday (born 1981), American football wide receiver Clarence Holiday (1898–1937), American musician and the probable father of singer, Billie Holiday Eugene Holiday (born 1962), first Governor of Sint Maarten Fredrick William Holiday (1920–1979), British journalist, angler, cryptozoologist, and wildlife specialist Harry Holiday (1924–1999), world record holder in the backstroke in the 1940s and a president of steelmaker American.

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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 Holiday

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 Holiday:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

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 Holiday?
The surname Holiday originates from English. Aaron Holiday (born 1996), basketball player Billie Holiday (1915–1959), American singer Bob Holiday (1932–2017), played Superman in the 1966 Broadway musical Carlyle Holiday (born 1981), American football wide receiver Clarence Holiday (1898–1937), American musician and the probable father of singer, Billie Holiday Eugene Holiday (born 1962), first Governor of Sint Maarten Fredrick William Holiday (1920–1979), British journalist, angler, cryptozoologist, and wildlife specialist Harry Holiday (1924–1999), world record holder in the backstroke in the 1940s and a president of steelmaker American.
How common is the surname Holiday?
The surname Holiday is shared by approximately 7K people worldwide.
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