Total births
1,851
Boys' name · since 1920
Efraim
Since 1920, U.S. Social Security records show 1,851 babies named Efraim, peaking in 2023. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2240
- among boys today
- 1,851
- born since 1920
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 84%
- more common than other boys
Efraim currently ranks #2240 among boys' names in America, with 1,851 babies recorded since 1920.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Efraim has been recorded 1,851 times among boys since 1920, currently ranked #2240 nationally and more common than 84% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1920 to 2025.
- #2240 among boys today
- 1,851 born since 1920
- 2010s peak decade
- 84% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Efraim is currently the #2240 boys' name in America, more common than 84% of boys - 1,851 born since 1920, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2240
- among boys today
- 1,851
- born since 1920
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 84%
- more common than other boys
Efraim vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2240
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 84% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Efraim was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
65 babies were named Efraim in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Efraim compares
1,851 Top 22% higher than 78% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Efraim's all-time total is 5x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Efraim | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,851 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 65 | 23 | 22,252 |
Efraim's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Efraim splits its recorded history at 1985: 77% of all births land in the more recent half, 23% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1931 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2023 peak of 65 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Efraim at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#2,240
Active since
1920
Efraim popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1920–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 65
- Annual births at peak, across 106 years of records
Efraim by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Efraim's strongest decade.
465 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Efraim births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 6
1920s
6 births
- 1930s 15
1930s
15 births
- 1940s 5
1940s
5 births
- 1950s 84
1950s
84 births
- 1960s 102
1960s
102 births
- 1970s 145
1970s
145 births
- 1980s 157
1980s
157 births
- 1990s
1990s
190 births
- 2000s
2000s
340 births
- 2010s
2010s
465 births
- 2020s
2020s
342 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 465 births (25% of all-time use).
How Efraim compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Efraim's total volume
Efraim vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Efraim by state
Where Efraim concentrates geographically, total births since 1920
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 992 | 53.6% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 248 | 13.4% |
| #3 | California | | 5 | 0.3% |
New York share of Efraim's total US births 53.6%
Even split
992 of 1,851 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Efraim? ▼
1,851 babies have been named Efraim since 1920. It currently ranks #2240 among boys. The peak year was 2023 with 65 births.
When was Efraim most popular? ▼
Efraim was most popular in the 2010s decade with 465 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Efraim most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Efraim are New York (992 births), New Jersey (248 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Efraim been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Efraim since 1920 -- 106 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Efraim? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Efrain, Efren, Efrem, Efrayim, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Efraim's data
- Efraim's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (465 total births) through the 2020s (342) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Efraims (992 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Efraim
Nearby Names Like Efraim
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Efraim
Efrain Boy
#1441 18,557 births
Efren Boy
#2604 8,198 births
Efrem Boy
#7323 1,584 births
Efrayim Boy
57 births
Efram Boy
41 births
Compare Efraim side by side: Efraim vs Efrain Efraim vs Efren Efraim vs Efrem
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Daylon #2242
3,284 births · Peak 2002
Eldon #2237
26,102 births · Peak 1926
Andrei #2243
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6,283 births · Peak 1920
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1920–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Efraim: #2240 Boys' Name - 1,851 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/efraim. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Efraim draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.