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UK girl's name

Ebru

A feminine Turkish name meaning "cloud" or "representing the art of paper marbling".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2016. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Ebru is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Ebru popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4763, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 10 births.

This profile covers 61 England and Wales registrations across 13 recorded years from 1996 to 2016. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 40% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 61 living people in the UK are called Ebru. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2017 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Ebru ranked #4763 for girls in England and Wales in 2016, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 1997, when 10 girls were registered as Ebru.
  • About 61 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ebru as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4763

2016

Births in 2016

4

Latest year

Peak year

1997

10 births

Estimated living

61

2026

Meaning

What does Ebru mean?

The name Ebru has its origins in the Turkish language and culture. It is derived from the Persian word "abru," which means "eyebrow" or "facial beauty." The name was likely first used in the Ottoman Empire, which ruled over a vast territory spanning parts of Europe, Asia, and Africa from the 14th to the early 20th century.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Ebru can be found in the 16th-century Ottoman miniature paintings, where it was often used to depict beautiful women. The name gained popularity among the Ottoman elite and was later adopted by the general population.

Ebru was also used in Turkish literature, particularly in poetry and love stories. For instance, the famous Turkish poet Fuzuli, who lived in the 16th century, often referred to his beloved as "Ebru" in his poetic works.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Ebru. One such person was Ebru Eldem (1934-2019), a renowned Turkish architect and academic who made significant contributions to the preservation of Istanbul's historical architecture.

Another notable Ebru was Ebru Gündeş (born 1974), a Turkish pop singer and songwriter who has released numerous successful albums and won several awards for her music.

In the field of sports, Ebru Kavuncu (born 1987) is a Turkish fencer who has represented her country in multiple international competitions, including the Olympic Games.

Ebru Şinik (born 1988) is a Turkish actress and model who has appeared in several popular television series and films.

Ebru Aydın (born 1988) is a Turkish volleyball player who has played for the Turkish national team and various professional clubs in Turkey and abroad.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals named Ebru throughout history, showcasing the rich cultural heritage and significance of this name in the Turkish language and tradition.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Ebru over time

The chart below shows babies named Ebru registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2016. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Ebru, the clearest high point is 1997. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2016, compared with 10 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Ebru
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Decades

Ebru by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ebru was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2010s #5255 14 4
2000s #3425 23 5
1990s #2664 24 4

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FAQ

Ebru: questions and answers

How popular is the name Ebru in the UK right now?

In 2016, Ebru was ranked #4763 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Ebru most popular?

The peak year on record was 1997, with 10 babies registered as Ebru in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Ebru?

A feminine Turkish name meaning "cloud" or "representing the art of paper marbling".

How many people are called Ebru in the UK?

A total of 61 babies have been registered as Ebru across the 13 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.