Efren
Efren is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Fruitful, fertile, or productive.
Origin and history
Efren is a variant of the Hebrew name Ephraim, often used in Spanish-speaking cultures. It has a steady history of usage in the United States, maintaining a moderate presence over the decades.
Popularity in the United States
8,198 babies in the United States have been named Efren since 1880. It ranks #1339 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1513.
States where it is most popular
- CA (51.2 %)
- TX (30.4 %)
- AZ (5.7 %)
- IL (5.4 %)
- NY (1.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 18 |
| 1920-1930 | 163 |
| 1930-1940 | 147 |
| 1940-1950 | 209 |
| 1950-1960 | 305 |
| 1960-1970 | 476 |
| 1970-1980 | 854 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,135 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,708 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,773 |
| 2010-2019 | 994 |
| 2020-2029 | 416 |
Famous people named Efren
- Efren Ramirez: Actor
- Efren Reyes: Professional Pool Player
- Efren Zimbalist Jr.: Actor
Fun facts
- Efren is the Spanish variation of Ephraim, a classical biblical name meaning fruitful.
- The name has been recorded continuously in the U.S. Social Security database since 1880.