How Many People Are Named Efrem?

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

Efrem
Very Rare
Hebrew

Efrem, a very rare male name, is held by just 1,390 people in the US, making up 1 in 237,457 Americans. Its peak popularity was in 1959 with 85 births, but it's now declining.

~161
Living in US
1 in 2,058,691
Americans
1959
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Strength
🌐
Origin
Hebrew
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Resilient
11
Life Path Number

It's believed that people with the life path number 11 are natural leaders and visionaries.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

50,337
Worldwide Bearers
#18,407
Global Rank
🇪🇷 Eritrea
29,197
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
10,865
🇹🇿 Tanzania
2,039
🇺🇸 United States
1,869
🇮🇹 Italy
741
🇷🇺 Russia
680
🇺🇦 Ukraine
595
🇮🇩 Indonesia
504
🇨🇩 DR Congo
493
🇧🇷 Brazil
476

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,390 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 49
252
Would be under 30 (16%)
878
Would be 30–60 (56%)
448
Would be over 60 (28%)

All 1,578 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: 1959

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
90
Classic Feel
58
Modern Appeal
42
International
99

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

📜 Efrem Through the Generations

Efrem has seen its most significant presence in the mid-20th century, peaking in 1959 with 85 births. Today, the name's bearers span a wide age range, with 56% aged between 30 and 60, indicating a steady generational shift. its decline, Efrem remains a unique choice, blending classic charm with modern appeal.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 96
New York 79
Texas 68
Florida 35
Illinois 31
Georgia 28
Louisiana 25
Alabama 23
Mississippi 6
Virginia 6

✨ Similar Names to Efrem

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Efrem's Hebrew roots

📄 About the Name Efrem

How Many People Have the Name Efrem?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 161 people in the United States currently share the name Efrem. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,058,691 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Efrem a Common or Rare Name?

Efrem 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 Efrem Mean?

Efrem means "strength" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Efrem Most Popular?

The name Efrem reached peak popularity in 1959, with 85 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 Efrem?

Approximately 161 people named Efrem live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 161. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,058,691 Americans.

Is Efrem a rare name?

Efrem is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,058,691 Americans has this name.

What does the name Efrem mean?

Efrem means "strength" and comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Efrem more male or female?

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

When was Efrem most popular?

Efrem peaked in 1959 with 85 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 US161
All-Time Births161
1 in X1 in 2,058,691
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age49
Peak Year1959
World Rank#18,407
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.