Boy · #9,864 in 2026

Ephriam

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

Current Rank

#9,864

Peak Rank

#1,528 (1917)

Total Babies

966

5-Yr Trend

-21%

1880

First Year

2024

Last Year

1917

Peak Year

#1528

Peak Rank

966

Total Count

114

Years Active

The Story of Ephriam

Ephriam first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1880, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1917, when 22 Ephriams were born — ranking #1,528 that year. As of 2026, Ephriam ranks #9,864 for baby boys with 7 births, falling sharply (-21%). In total, more than 966 Ephriams 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+

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Names that sound like Ephriam

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

Arium
Efron
Effron
Arion
Efren
Arien
Ephron
Efraim
Ephraim
Orium
Refereeing
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Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ephriam

What does the name Ephriam mean?

Ephriam is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1880. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ephriam in 2026?

In 2026, Ephriam ranks #9,864 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Ephriam most popular?

Ephriam reached its peak popularity in 1917, ranking #1,528 that year with 22 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Ephriam a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Ephriam?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ephriam include Asbury, Hansford, Ormond. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ephriam

Ephriam is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1880 and has accumulated 966 births in the dataset. Ephriam's peak popularity came in 1917 when it ranked #1,528. Use the chart and map above to compare Ephriam'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.