Ephram
Every Ephram since 1881 — 453 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ephram
Ephram is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1881, 453 American babies have been named Ephram. Its peak came in 2006, when 28 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Ephram stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ephram year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | 5 | #12,871 |
| 2023 | 8 | #9,169 |
| 2022 | 10 | #7,938 |
| 2021 | 10 | #7,773 |
| 2020 | 18 | #5,095 |
| 2019 | 13 | #6,529 |
| 2018 | 14 | #6,130 |
| 2017 | 18 | #5,159 |
| 2016 | 13 | #6,460 |
| 2015 | 13 | #6,439 |
| 2014 | 13 | #6,408 |
| 2013 | 16 | #5,464 |
| 2012 | 23 | #4,294 |
| 2011 | 16 | #5,496 |
| 2010 | 16 | #5,559 |
| 2009 | 20 | #4,804 |
| 2008 | 18 | #5,132 |
| 2007 | 19 | #4,865 |
| 2006 | 28 | #3,628 |
| 2005 | 24 | #3,850 |
| 2004 | 24 | #3,769 |
| 2003 | 17 | #4,667 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 6 | #7,450 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | 5 | #4,409 |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Ephram
- Ephraïm Inoni Politician · b. 1947
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ephram in 2025?
Ephram did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Ephram?
453 babies have been named Ephram in the United States since 1881, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ephram most popular?
Ephram peaked in 2006, when 28 newborns received the name.
Is Ephram a boy or girl name?
Ephram is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ephram rising or falling?
Ephram is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ephram?
Well-known people named Ephram include Ephraïm Inoni (politician).