Efrain
Anglicized spelling of Spanish Efraín.
Every Efrain since 1920 — 18,586 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Efrain
Efrain is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,494 in 2025 with 118 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1920, 18,586 American babies have been named Efrain. Its peak came in 1993, when 405 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Efrain stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Efrain year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 118 | #1,494 |
| 2024 | — | — | 126 | #1,439 |
| 2023 | — | — | 139 | #1,359 |
| 2022 | — | — | 144 | #1,309 |
| 2021 | — | — | 149 | #1,273 |
| 2020 | — | — | 147 | #1,256 |
| 2019 | — | — | 143 | #1,297 |
| 2018 | — | — | 164 | #1,170 |
| 2017 | — | — | 193 | #1,042 |
| 2016 | — | — | 170 | #1,139 |
| 2015 | — | — | 188 | #1,060 |
| 2014 | — | — | 218 | #967 |
| 2013 | — | — | 221 | #925 |
| 2012 | — | — | 237 | #884 |
| 2011 | — | — | 229 | #897 |
| 2010 | — | — | 265 | #808 |
| 2009 | — | — | 286 | #789 |
| 2008 | — | — | 294 | #757 |
| 2007 | — | — | 380 | #641 |
| 2006 | — | — | 342 | #665 |
| 2005 | — | — | 366 | #612 |
| 2004 | — | — | 380 | #586 |
| 2003 | — | — | 382 | #577 |
| 2002 | — | — | 372 | #582 |
| 2001 | — | — | 379 | #554 |
| 2000 | — | — | 382 | #553 |
| 1995 | — | — | 374 | #525 |
| 1990 | — | — | 342 | #537 |
| 1985 | — | — | 247 | #563 |
| 1980 | — | — | 282 | #505 |
| 1975 | — | — | 258 | #497 |
| 1970 | — | — | 192 | #584 |
| 1965 | — | — | 158 | #609 |
| 1960 | — | — | 131 | #687 |
| 1955 | — | — | 112 | #693 |
| 1950 | — | — | 54 | #937 |
| 1945 | — | — | 35 | #1,107 |
| 1940 | — | — | 18 | #1,646 |
| 1935 | — | — | 16 | #1,780 |
| 1930 | — | — | 24 | #1,505 |
| 1925 | — | — | 20 | #1,752 |
| 1920 | — | — | 5 | #4,485 |
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Famous people named Efrain
- Efrain Rintaro Soccer player · b. 1991
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Efrain mean?
Anglicized spelling of Spanish Efraín.
How popular is the name Efrain in 2025?
Efrain ranked #1,494 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 118 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Efrain?
18,586 babies have been named Efrain in the United States since 1920, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Efrain most popular?
Efrain peaked in 1993, when 405 newborns received the name.
Is Efrain a boy or girl name?
Efrain is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Efrain rising or falling?
Efrain is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Efrain?
Well-known people named Efrain include Efrain Rintaro (soccer player).