How Many People Are Named Ephriam?

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

Ephriam
Very Rare
Hebrew

Ephriam means 'my servant' in Hebrew, making it a name rich in biblical heritage. Only 433 people named Ephriam live in the US today, which means just 1 in 761,369 Americans have this unique moniker. The majority of Ephriams are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

~287
Living in US
1 in 1,154,876
Americans
1917
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
My servant
🌐
Origin
Hebrew
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Turquoise
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Dignified Reliable Wise
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, spiritual growth, and a quest for knowledge.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

3,957
Worldwide Bearers
#111,177
Global Rank
🇳🇬 Nigeria
1,822
🇿🇦 South Africa
611
🇺🇸 United States
432
🇨🇲 Cameroon
332
🇮🇱 Israel
217
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
124
🇿🇲 Zambia
89
🇱🇷 Liberia
64
🇺🇬 Uganda
56
🇨🇦 Canada
52

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
433 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 77
164
Would be under 30 (17%)
181
Would be 30–60 (19%)
613
Would be over 60 (64%)

All 958 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: 1917

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
87
Classic Feel
96
Modern Appeal
4
International
93

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

📜 Ephriam Through the Generations

Ephriam has been a rare but enduring name throughout the generations. With only 958 recorded births since records began, it peaked in popularity in 1917 when 22 babies were given the name. Today, the average age of someone named Ephriam is 77, indicating that many bearers are part of an older generation. The current distribution shows 164 under-30s, 181 aged between 30 and 60, and 613 over 60, suggesting a slow decline in usage as fewer younger individuals carry the name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Tennessee 5

✨ Similar Names to Ephriam

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ephriam's Hebrew roots

📄 About the Name Ephriam

How Many People Have the Name Ephriam?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 287 people in the United States currently share the name Ephriam. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,154,876 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ephriam a Common or Rare Name?

Ephriam 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 Ephriam Mean?

Ephriam means "my servant" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Ephriam Most Popular?

The name Ephriam reached peak popularity in 1917, with 22 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Ephriam?

Approximately 287 people named Ephriam live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 287. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,154,876 Americans.

Is Ephriam a rare name?

Ephriam is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,154,876 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ephriam mean?

Ephriam means "my servant" and comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Ephriam more male or female?

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

When was Ephriam most popular?

Ephriam peaked in 1917 with 22 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 US287
All-Time Births287
1 in X1 in 1,154,876
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age77
Peak Year1917
World Rank#111,177
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.