How Many People Are Named Efrain?

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

Efrain
Very Rare
Spanish

Efrain, a name of Spanish origin, stands out due to its very rare status in the United States, where only 1 in 19,550 Americans share it, making just 16,880 people named Efrain alive today. Interestingly, the name peaked in popularity back in 1993 with 405 births.

~16,880
Living in US
1 in 19,550
Americans
1993
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Ever-living
🌐
Origin
Spanish
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Determined Resilient
8
Life Path Number

Traditionally, the life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

20,207
Worldwide Bearers
#2,943
Global Rank
🇨🇺 Cuba
4,693
🇨🇱 Chile
3,503
🇦🇷 Argentina
3,226
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
3,194
🇧🇷 Brazil
1,675
🇪🇸 Spain
1,147
🇵🇭 Philippines
789
🇮🇩 Indonesia
623
🇵🇾 Paraguay
594
🇺🇾 Uruguay
362

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
16,852 (100%)
♀ Female
28 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 37
7,425
Would be under 30 (40%)
8,538
Would be 30–60 (46%)
2,505
Would be over 60 (14%)

All 18,468 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: 1993

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
98
Classic Feel
43
Modern Appeal
67
International
5

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

📜 Efrain Through the Generations

Over the decades, Efrain has maintained a steady presence, though its popularity has been on a slight decline since peaking in 1993. Today, the name is most commonly found among younger generations, with 40% of those named Efrain being under 30 years old. As people named Efrain age, they tend to stay within the 30-60 age bracket, accounting for 46% of the total, while only 14% are over 60, indicating a relatively youthful demographic overall.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 5,280
Texas 3,990
New York 2,395
Illinois 1,115
New Jersey 570
Florida 535
Arizona 500
Pennsylvania 222
Connecticut 218
Washington 193

✨ Similar Names to Efrain

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Efrain's Spanish roots

📄 About the Name Efrain

How Many People Have the Name Efrain?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 16,880 people in the United States currently share the name Efrain. That works out to roughly 1 in every 19,550 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Efrain a Common or Rare Name?

Efrain 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 Efrain Mean?

Efrain means "Ever-living" and comes from Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Efrain Most Popular?

The name Efrain reached peak popularity in 1993, with 405 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Efrain?

Approximately 16,880 people named Efrain live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 18,468. That works out to roughly 1 in 19,550 Americans.

Is Efrain a rare name?

Efrain is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 19,550 Americans has this name.

What does the name Efrain mean?

Efrain means "Ever-living" and comes from Spanish origins.

Is Efrain more male or female?

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

When was Efrain most popular?

Efrain peaked in 1993 with 405 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 US16,880
All-Time Births18,468
1 in X1 in 19,550
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age37
Peak Year1993
World Rank#2,943
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.