Efraim
Efraim is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Fruitful, fertile, or productive.
Origin and history
Efraim is a variant spelling of Ephraim, originating from the Hebrew name Efrayim. It traditionally means fruitful or fertile. In the United States, it is a less common alternative to the standard English spelling Ephraim.
Popularity in the United States
1,851 babies in the United States have been named Efraim since 1880. It ranks #2982 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1585.
States where it is most popular
- NY (79.7 %)
- NJ (19.9 %)
- CA (0.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 6 |
| 1930-1940 | 15 |
| 1940-1950 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 84 |
| 1960-1970 | 102 |
| 1970-1980 | 145 |
| 1980-1990 | 157 |
| 1990-2000 | 190 |
| 2000-2010 | 340 |
| 2010-2019 | 465 |
| 2020-2029 | 342 |
Famous people named Efraim
- Efraim Zimbalist: Violinist, Composer
Nicknames
Effie
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Hebrew root word meaning to bear fruit or be productive.
- It serves as the standard spelling in several Scandinavian, Slavic, and Germanic languages for the biblical Ephraim.