Boy · #8,914 in 2026

Efrayim

Name: Popularity of the name Efrayim in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Efrayim, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Ephraim was, according to the Book of Genesis, the second son of Joseph ben Jacob and Asenath, as well as the adopted son of his biological grandfather Jacob, making him the progenitor of the Tribe of Ephraim.

Current Rank

#8,914

Peak Rank

#8,914 (2023)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1988

First Year

2023

Last Year

2023

Peak Year

#8914

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Efrayim

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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The Story of Efrayim

Efrayim first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1988, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 8 Efrayims were born — ranking #8,914 that year. As of 2026, Efrayim ranks #8,914 for baby boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 47 Efrayims have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Efrayim

Phonetically similar names — useful when Efrayim is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Efraim
Efron
Effron
Efren
Ephron
Ephriam
Ephraim
Affirm
Fm
Aram
Arum
Efrain

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Efrayim

What does the name Efrayim mean?

How popular is Efrayim in 2026?

In 2026, Efrayim ranks #8,914 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Efrayim most popular?

Efrayim reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #8,914 that year with 8 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Efrayim most popular?

Efrayim has historically been most popular in New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Efrayim.

Is Efrayim a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Efrayim is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Efrayim?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Efrayim include Carmi, Florin, Nelo. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Efrayim

Efrayim is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1988 and has accumulated 47 births in the dataset. Efrayim's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #8,914. Use the chart and map above to compare Efrayim's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.