Efrem
Meaningfruitful · Russian form of Ephraim
- US rank
- #10,695
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #814 in 1967
6 babies were named Efrem in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1926–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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Famous Efrem
Efrem Zimbalist Jr.
American actor (1918–2014)
Choose Efrem and your child shares a first name with Efrem Zimbalist Jr., an American actor. A ready-made answer when someone asks “Efrem, like who?” Efrem Zimbalist Jr.'s Wikipedia article is available in 40 languages, a good sign of just how widely known they are.
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 285,714 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Efrem, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Efrem would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryEfrem first shows up in US birth records in 1926, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 99 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1967, when it ranked #814. Today it's #10,695, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowEfrem was 2.0× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 140,845 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 285,714.
- MeaningEfrem is a Russian form of Ephraim, which means “fruitful”. Our records link it to Hebrew and Spanish roots.
About the name Efrem
Efrem is a boy name of Hebrew and Spanish origin meaning “fruitful”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with E and ending in “-rem”. US birth records list Efrem for boys from 1926 to 2025, in 68 of those 100 years. Its best year was 1967, when it ranked #814 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #10,695, with 6 babies.
Origin:Hebrew namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 1.1 | 888,889 boys |
| 1940s | 0.7 | 1,538,462 boys |
| 1950s | 4.6 | 216,920 boys |
| 1960s | 32 | 31,114 boys |
| 1970s | 19 | 53,476 boys |
| 1980s | 9.8 | 101,833 boys |
| 1990s | 7.0 | 141,844 boys |
| 2000s | 6.3 | 159,490 boys |
| 2010s | 3.9 | 257,069 boys |
| 2020s | 2.8 | 357,143 boys |
More Hebrew boy names
- Unisex name: Noah · rest, comfort
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: Elijah · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Levi · joined, attached
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Efrem
What does the name Efrem mean?
Efrem means “fruitful” in Russian, as a form of Ephraim.
What is the origin of the name Efrem?
Efrem has Hebrew, Spanish roots in our records. Other Hebrew names include Noah, James, Elijah.
Is Efrem a boy or girl name?
Efrem is a boy name.
How popular is the name Efrem?
Efrem ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1967 (#814).