Total births
11
Boys' name · since 1971
Ephrain
Since 1971, U.S. Social Security records show 11 babies named Ephrain, peaking in 1971. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 11
- total births
- 1971–1990
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
Ephrain sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 11 recorded since 1971.
Social Security Administration records show Ephrain recorded 11 times among boys since 1971, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1971 to 1990.
- 11 total births
- 1971–1990 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 55% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
11 boys have been named Ephrain since 1971, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1990.
- 11
- total births
- 1971–1990
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
55% of everyone ever named Ephrain was born in this single decade.
1971
Single peak year
6 babies were named Ephrain in 1971 - its busiest year on record.
Ephrain's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Ephrain splits its recorded history at 1990: 45% of all births land in the more recent half, 55% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1990 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1971 peak of 6 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Ephrain at a glance
Last recorded 1990Peak year
1971
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1971
Ephrain popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–1990
- Peak year (1971)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 20 years of records
Ephrain by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Ephrain's strongest decade.
6 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 55% of all-time use.
Ephrain births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
6 births
- 1990s
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 6 births (55% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ephrain? ▼
Ephrain has been given to 11 babies in the U.S. since 1971, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1990. 6 babies were born in 1971, its single highest year.
When was Ephrain most popular? ▼
Ephrain was most popular in the 1970s decade with 6 total births. The single peak year was 1971.
How long has the name Ephrain been used? ▼
Ephrain has been recorded in Social Security data since 1971, spanning 20 years of data through 1990.
What names are similar to Ephrain? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ephraim, Ephriam, Ephram, Ephrem, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Ephrain's data
- Ephrain's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (6 total births) through the 1990s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Ephrain
Nearby Names Like Ephrain
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ephrain
Ephraim Boy
#976 8,236 births
Ephriam Boy
#9903 966 births
Ephram Boy
#12371 453 births
Ephrem Boy
#6911 250 births
Ephrim Boy
10 births
Compare Ephrain side by side: Ephrain vs Ephraim Ephrain vs Ephriam Ephrain vs Ephram
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1971–1990 (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. "Ephrain: Baby Name Since 1971 - 11 Births, Peak 1971." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ephrain. 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 Ephrain 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.