EBENEZER
The meaning of the unisex name Ebenezer is ROCK OF HELP.
Details on EBENEZER:
- Gender:
- Unisex
- Meaning(s):
- Rock of help
- Popularity for Boy:
- 5,740th in the USA (top 20%)
- Popularity for Girl:
- 30,123rd in the USA (bottom 45%)
- Origin(s)
- Themes / lists:
Latest USA SSA birth information:
51 births
EBENEZER as a BOY in 2024
5 births
EBENEZER as a GIRL in 2020
The meaning(s) of EBENEZER:
The name Ebenezer is a Hebrew baby name. In Hebrew the meaning of the name Ebenezer is: Rock or stone of help. Famous bearer: the Old Testament Samuel gave the name Ebenezer to a stone set up in recognition of God's assistance in defeating the Philistines; miserly Ebenezer Scrooge in Charles Dickens' novel 'A Chnsitmas Carol'.
USA SSA birth(s) for EBENEZER:
Here is the latest 16 years from USA social security list of total babies born with the name EBENEZER
EBENEZER as a boy
| Year | Boy Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 51 births |
| 2023 | 53 births |
| 2022 | 34 births |
| 2021 | 46 births |
| 2020 | 40 births |
| 2019 | 40 births |
| 2018 | 47 births |
| 2017 | 54 births |
| 2016 | 41 births |
| 2015 | 49 births |
| 2014 | 44 births |
| 2013 | 42 births |
| 2012 | 48 births |
| 2011 | 42 births |
| 2010 | 36 births |
| 2009 | 28 births |
EBENEZER as a girl
| Year | Girl Births |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 births |
| 2018 | 6 births |
| 2016 | 6 births |
| 2014 | 6 births |
| 2010 | 5 births |
| 2008 | 5 births |
About the name EBENEZER
Ebenezer, a name steeped in history and meaning, originates from the Hebrew word "eben ha-ezer," translating to "stone of help." This name carries with it a sense of resilience and support, symbolizing a steadfast foundation in times of struggle. Often associated with the biblical figure Samuel, who set up a stone to commemorate divine assistance, Ebenezer encapsulates the qualities of strength and faith. Traditionally popular in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States, Ebenezer has also found a place in African American culture, where it resonates with a rich heritage of perseverance and hope. It evokes images of sturdy homes and loving families, standing strong against the tempests of life. With its gentle cadence and profound significance, Ebenezer is a name that not only honors the past but also inspires a future filled with strength and support.
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