How Many People Are Named Efraim?

Complete statistics for the name Efraim: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Efraim
Very Rare
Hebrew

Efraim means 'my father is reward' in Hebrew, making it both meaningful and rare, only 1 in 194,683 Americans share this name among its 1,695 living bearers today. The name's popularity peaked in 2023 with 65 births, showing it's a modern choice gaining traction.

~1,695
Living in US
1 in 194,683
Americans
2023
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
My father is reward
🌐
Origin
Hebrew
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Wise Compassionate
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, spirituality, and a deep connection to the mysteries of life.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

26,055
Worldwide Bearers
#30,996
Global Rank
🇮🇩 Indonesia
4,164
🇧🇷 Brazil
4,070
🇵🇭 Philippines
3,630
🇹🇿 Tanzania
3,474
🇳🇦 Namibia
2,875
🇹🇷 Turkey
1,645
🇺🇸 United States
1,608
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
641
🇿🇦 South Africa
333
🇺🇬 Uganda
333

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,695 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 27
1,167
Would be under 30 (65%)
463
Would be 30–60 (26%)
170
Would be over 60 (9%)

All 1,800 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2023

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
91
Classic Feel
18
Modern Appeal
100
International
98

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Efraim Through the Generations

Efraim has seen a steady rise in popularity, especially among younger generations. With 1,167 people under 30, it's clear that Efraim is a name embraced by those looking towards the future. As of now, the average age of someone named Efraim is 27, indicating that the name is still climbing in usage and appeal.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 969
New Jersey 229
California 5

⭐ Famous People Named Efraim

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✨ Similar Names to Efraim

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Efraim's Hebrew roots

📄 About the Name Efraim

How Many People Have the Name Efraim?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,695 people in the United States currently share the name Efraim. That works out to roughly 1 in every 194,683 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Efraim a Common or Rare Name?

Efraim is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Efraim Mean?

Efraim means "my father is reward" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Efraim in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Efraim Most Popular?

The name Efraim reached peak popularity in 2023, with 65 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Efraim?

Approximately 1,695 people named Efraim live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,800. That works out to roughly 1 in 194,683 Americans.

Is Efraim a rare name?

Efraim is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 194,683 Americans has this name.

What does the name Efraim mean?

Efraim means "my father is reward" and comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Efraim more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Efraim are male and 0% are female.

When was Efraim most popular?

Efraim peaked in 2023 with 65 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,695
All-Time Births1,800
1 in X1 in 194,683
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age27
Peak Year2023
World Rank#30,996
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.