Ebony Meade

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Ebony Meade — English
42K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Ebony Meade 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 Meade: Ada Meade (1883–1965), American actress Emily Meade (born 1989), American actress Garth Meade (1925–2002), South African comedian/actor, active in Australia since 1970 Mary Meade (1923–2003), American film actress of the 1940s Alexa Meade (born 1986), American artist Angela Meade (born 1977), American opera singer Tyson Meade (born 1962), singer and songwriter Arthur Meade, 5th Earl of Clanwilliam (1873–1953), British army officer and politician George Meade (1815–1872), American Civil War general Richard Meade, 4th Earl of Clanwilliam (1832–1907), British Royal Navy officer Richard John Meade. 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: Meade

English

Ada Meade (1883–1965), American actress Emily Meade (born 1989), American actress Garth Meade (1925–2002), South African comedian/actor, active in Australia since 1970 Mary Meade (1923–2003), American film actress of the 1940s Alexa Meade (born 1986), American artist Angela Meade (born 1977), American opera singer Tyson Meade (born 1962), singer and songwriter Arthur Meade, 5th Earl of Clanwilliam (1873–1953), British army officer and politician George Meade (1815–1872), American Civil War general Richard Meade, 4th Earl of Clanwilliam (1832–1907), British Royal Navy officer Richard John Meade.

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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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Numerology

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

8
Expression Number

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

22
Soul Urge Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

22
Personality Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

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 Meade?
The surname Meade originates from English. Ada Meade (1883–1965), American actress Emily Meade (born 1989), American actress Garth Meade (1925–2002), South African comedian/actor, active in Australia since 1970 Mary Meade (1923–2003), American film actress of the 1940s Alexa Meade (born 1986), American artist Angela Meade (born 1977), American opera singer Tyson Meade (born 1962), singer and songwriter Arthur Meade, 5th Earl of Clanwilliam (1873–1953), British army officer and politician George Meade (1815–1872), American Civil War general Richard Meade, 4th Earl of Clanwilliam (1832–1907), British Royal Navy officer Richard John Meade.
How common is the surname Meade?
The surname Meade is shared by approximately 22K people worldwide.
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