Boy · #12,301 in 2026

Ephram

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

Current Rank

#12,301

Peak Rank

#3,602 (2006)

Total Babies

453

5-Yr Trend

-47%

1881

First Year

2024

Last Year

2006

Peak Year

#3602

Peak Rank

453

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ephram

Ephram first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1881, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2006, when 28 Ephrams were born — ranking #3,602 that year. As of 2026, Ephram ranks #12,301 for baby boys with 5 births, falling sharply (-47%). In total, more than 453 Ephrams have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Ephram

Phonetically similar names — useful when Ephram 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
Ephraim
Affirm
Fm
Aram
Arum
Efrain
Sram

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ephram

What does the name Ephram mean?

Ephram is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1881. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ephram in 2026?

In 2026, Ephram ranks #12,301 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Ephram most popular?

Ephram reached its peak popularity in 2006, ranking #3,602 that year with 28 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Ephram a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Ephram?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ephram include Cherie, Dietmar, Kelle. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ephram

Ephram is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1881 and has accumulated 453 births in the dataset. Ephram's peak popularity came in 2006 when it ranked #3,602. Use the chart and map above to compare Ephram'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.