Ebony Lacey

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Ebony Lacey — English
42K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Ebony Lacey 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 Lacey: Surname Al Lacey (born 1942), Canadian politician Andrew Lacey (1887–1946), Australian politician Bill Lacey (American football) (born 1971), American football player and coach Bill Lacey (footballer) (1889–1969), Irish footballer Bob Lacey (born 1953), American baseball player Bruce Lacey (1927–2016), British inventor Catherine Lacey (1904–1979), English actress Denzil Lacey (born 1990), Irish radio presenter Deon Lacey (born 1990), American football player Dermot Lacey (born 1960), Irish politician Des Lacey (1925–1974), Irish footballer Dinny Lacey (1890–1923), Irish Republican Edmund Lacey. 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: Lacey

Irish

Surname Al Lacey (born 1942), Canadian politician Andrew Lacey (1887–1946), Australian politician Bill Lacey (American football) (born 1971), American football player and coach Bill Lacey (footballer) (1889–1969), Irish footballer Bob Lacey (born 1953), American baseball player Bruce Lacey (1927–2016), British inventor Catherine Lacey (1904–1979), English actress Denzil Lacey (born 1990), Irish radio presenter Deon Lacey (born 1990), American football player Dermot Lacey (born 1960), Irish politician Des Lacey (1925–1974), Irish footballer Dinny Lacey (1890–1923), Irish Republican Edmund Lacey.

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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 Lacey

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 Lacey:

8
Expression Number

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

8
Soul Urge Number

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

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 Lacey?
The surname Lacey originates from Irish. Surname Al Lacey (born 1942), Canadian politician Andrew Lacey (1887–1946), Australian politician Bill Lacey (American football) (born 1971), American football player and coach Bill Lacey (footballer) (1889–1969), Irish footballer Bob Lacey (born 1953), American baseball player Bruce Lacey (1927–2016), British inventor Catherine Lacey (1904–1979), English actress Denzil Lacey (born 1990), Irish radio presenter Deon Lacey (born 1990), American football player Dermot Lacey (born 1960), Irish politician Des Lacey (1925–1974), Irish footballer Dinny Lacey (1890–1923), Irish Republican Edmund Lacey.
What are the origins of the name Ebony Lacey?
The name Ebony Lacey combines two different traditions: the first name Ebony has English roots, while the surname Lacey originates from Irish.
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