Total births
38
Boys' name · since 1974
Efrin
38 babies named Efrin in U.S. Social Security records since 1974, with the highest year being 1981. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 38
- total births
- 1974–2008
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
38 boys have been named Efrin since 1974, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Efrin recorded 38 times among boys since 1974, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1974 to 2008.
- 38 total births
- 1974–2008 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 45% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
38 boys have been named Efrin since 1974, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2008.
- 38
- total births
- 1974–2008
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Efrin was born in this single decade.
1981
Single peak year
7 babies were named Efrin in 1981 - its busiest year on record.
Efrin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Efrin's SSA record in two at 1981 and the more recent half accounts for 58% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 42%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1974, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1981 peak of 7, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Efrin at a glance
Last recorded 2008Peak year
1981
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1974
Efrin popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–2008
- Peak year (1981)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Efrin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Efrin's strongest decade.
17 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Efrin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
11 births
- 1980s
1980s
17 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 17 births (45% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Efrin? ▼
Since 1974, Social Security records show 38 babies named Efrin. The most recent recorded year was 2008. Its busiest year on record was 1981, with 7 births.
When was Efrin most popular? ▼
Efrin was most popular in the 1980s decade with 17 total births. The single peak year was 1981.
How long has the name Efrin been used? ▼
Records for Efrin go back to 1974, giving 35 years of history through 2008.
What names are similar to Efrin? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Efrain, Efren, Efraim, Efrem, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Efrin's data
- Efrin's decade-level peak was the 1980s (17 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Efrin
Nearby Names Like Efrin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Efrin
Efrain Boy
#1441 18,557 births
Efren Boy
#2604 8,198 births
Efraim Boy
#2240 1,851 births
Efrem Boy
#7323 1,584 births
Efrayim Boy
57 births
Compare Efrin side by side: Efrin vs Efrain Efrin vs Efren Efrin vs Efraim
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1974–2008 (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. "Efrin: Baby Name Since 1974 - 38 Births, Peak 1981." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/efrin. 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 Efrin 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 July 2026.