Efe: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

Rank 2025

#6,559

among boys · ↓832 vs 2024

Babies in 2025

named Efe

How common

1 in 131,390

boys born in 2025

Peak year

2012

23 babies

All-time total

371

#9,448 all-time among boys

First recorded

1996

in Social Security records

Efe popularity over time

371 babies have been named Efe since 1996, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure

Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Boys	Per year	Change	Best rank
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1980s	–	–	–	–
1990s	13	1	–	#7,368
2000s	122	12	+838%	#4,632
2010s	155	16	+27%	#4,290
2020s (to 2025)	81	14	-13%	#4,900

The story of Efe

Efe is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,559 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.

Since 1996, 371 American babies have been named Efe. Its peak came in 2012, when 23 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 2010s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Efe stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Efe?

The median living Efe is about 13 years old; half are between 7 and 18. An estimated 400 people named Efe are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Efe year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Boys	Boys rank
2025	13	#6,559
2024	16	#5,727
2023	10	#7,879
2022	20	#4,900
2021	12	#6,817
2020	10	#7,669
2019	9	#8,394
2018	20	#4,792
2017	15	#5,872
2016	13	#6,453
2015	6	#11,066
2014	14	#6,084
2013	17	#5,238
2012	23	#4,290
2011	19	#4,864
2010	19	#4,894
2009	21	#4,632
2008	18	#5,128
2007	19	#4,864
2006	17	#5,140
2005	17	#4,887
2004	13	#5,908
2003	–	–
2002	7	#8,718
2001	5	#11,072
2000	5	#10,885
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Famous people named Efe

The most globally famous bearers of the name, ranked by fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

1 Efe Ambrose Nigerian footballer (born 1988) Contemporary
2 Efe Sodje Association football player (born 1972) Contemporary

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Efe, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Efe?

The median living Efe is about 13 years old. Half of all living Efes are between 7 and 18 years old.

How many people named Efe are alive today?

An estimated 400 people named Efe are alive in the United States, based on 371 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

What does the name Efe mean?

Efe is a masculine Turkish given name meaning 'brave' or 'valiant'.

How popular is the name Efe in 2025?

Efe ranked #6,559 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Efe?

371 babies have been named Efe in the United States since 1996, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Efe most popular?

Efe peaked in 2012, when 23 newborns received the name.

Is Efe a boy or girl name?

Efe is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Efe rising or falling?

Efe is on the rise, noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Efe?

Well-known people named Efe include Efe Ambrose (soccer player), Efe Sodje (soccer player).

Names like Efe

Names that sound and feel close to Efe: shared sounds, similar era, similar popularity. Each links to its full history.

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