Efe
Every Efe since 1996 — 371 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
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.
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
- Efe Ambrose Soccer player · b. 1988
- Efe Sodje Soccer player · b. 1972
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
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).