Ebony is an elegant and distinctive name of African origin, meaning 'dark' or 'black'. It is derived from the deep black color of the ebony wood found primarily in Africa. The name Ebony gained popularity in the United States during the 1970s and has since been associated with strength, sophistication, and uniqueness.
"Ebone peaked in popularity between 1979 and 1985 with over 70 births per year. However, it sharply declined thereafter, reaching a low of only 5 births in 2002-2003."