Efrain
Boy name · American · Hebrew · Spanish
Meaningfruitful · Spanish form of Ephraim
- US rank
- #1,492
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #469 in 1981
118 babies were named Efrain in the US in 2025. It has dropped 237 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1920–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Efrain you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 14,472 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Efrain, 118 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Efrain would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryEfrain first shows up in US birth records in 1920, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 105 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1981, when it ranked #469. Today it's #1,492, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowEfrain was 2.8× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 5,141 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 14,472.
- TrendEfrain has slipped 237 places over the last five years and now sits at #1,492. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedEfrain is most popular in Texas, where it ranks #749, followed by Colorado (#849) and Arizona (#927). It's in the top 1,000 in 3 states.
- MeaningEfrain is a Spanish form of Ephraim, which means “fruitful”. Our records link it to American, Hebrew and Spanish roots.
About the name Efrain
Efrain is a boy name of American, Hebrew and Spanish origin meaning “fruitful”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with E and ending in “-ain”. US birth records list Efrain for boys from 1920 to 2025, in 104 of those 106 years. Its best year was 1981, when it ranked #469 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,492, with 118 babies.
Origin:American namesHebrew namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 9.9 | 101,215 boys |
| 1930s | 17 | 58,685 boys |
| 1940s | 22 | 45,413 boys |
| 1950s | 50 | 20,198 boys |
| 1960s | 83 | 12,042 boys |
| 1970s | 144 | 6,933 boys |
| 1980s | 151 | 6,635 boys |
| 1990s | 194 | 5,147 boys |
| 2000s | 179 | 5,596 boys |
| 2010s | 108 | 9,295 boys |
| 2020s | 79 | 12,594 boys |
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Questions about the name Efrain
What does the name Efrain mean?
Efrain means “fruitful” in Spanish, as a form of Ephraim.
What is the origin of the name Efrain?
Efrain has American, Hebrew, Spanish roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Efrain a boy or girl name?
Efrain is a boy name.
How popular is the name Efrain?
Efrain ranked #1,492 for US boys in 2025, given to 118 babies. Its best year was 1981 (#469).