Eben
Boy name · 22 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Eben: 22 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 6 births in 2022.
A short form of the Hebrew name Ebenezer, meaning “stone of help,” Eben first appeared in the Scottish register as an independent given name during the 1970s. The full form Ebenezer is best known in Scotland through Ebenezer Scrooge from Charles Dickens’s *A Christmas Carol*, though the shortened Eben carries a fresher, more modern feel. The place name Ebenezer appears in several Scottish locations, including a small village near Dumfries, reflecting the strong Presbyterian tradition of naming settlements after biblical terms. In the United States, Eben also developed as a Scandinavian variant, sometimes linked to the Danish name Ebbe. Despite its biblical roots, the name’s crisp, two-syllable sound has given it a quiet but steady appeal among Scottish parents seeking something both traditional and concise.
Boy 6 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20226 babies
- Latest (2022)
- #4726 babies
- Total births
- 22since 2008
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 27%vs prior 5y