Ephraim Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Ephraim is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Ephraim?
Ephraim is spelled E-P-H-R-A-I-M. The name has 7 letters.
Ephraim at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Ephraim means “fruitful” or “productive” in Hebrew.
- Origin
- Ephraim is a Hebrew name found in the Hebrew Bible, associated historically with one of the twelve tribes of Israel.
- Pronunciation
- EH-fray-um · 3 syllables
Ephraim Popularity in 2025
Rank#988
Recorded Births231
- Boys usage fell 12 places to #988 and recorded 1 fewer birth compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Ephraim Mean?
Ephraim means “fruitful” or “productive” in Hebrew.
Origin: Ephraim is a Hebrew name found in the Hebrew Bible, associated historically with one of the twelve tribes of Israel.
How Do You Pronounce Ephraim?
PronunciationEH-fray-um
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Ephraim?
- History
- Ephraim appears in biblical texts as the name of Joseph's second son and has been used in Judeo-Christian traditions.
Ephraim Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 231 | #988 |
| 2024 | Boys | 232 | #976 |
| 2023 | Boys | 224 | #977 |
| 2022 | Boys | 202 | #1,078 |
| 2021 | Boys | 229 | #973 |
| 2020 | Boys | 210 | #1,005 |
| 2019 | Boys | 221 | #968 |
| 2018 | Boys | 223 | #938 |
| 2017 | Boys | 260 | #848 |
| 2016 | Boys | 254 | #871 |
| 2015 | Boys | 231 | #925 |
| 2014 | Boys | 229 | #929 |
| 2013 | Boys | 210 | #948 |
| 2012 | Boys | 199 | #1,001 |
| 2011 | Boys | 174 | #1,073 |
| 2010 | Boys | 181 | #1,059 |
| 2009 | Boys | 184 | #1,039 |
| 2008 | Boys | 179 | #1,058 |
| 2007 | Boys | 152 | #1,162 |
| 2006 | Boys | 151 | #1,132 |
| 2005 | Boys | 147 | #1,116 |
| 2004 | Boys | 143 | #1,101 |
| 2003 | Boys | 115 | #1,253 |
| 2002 | Boys | 88 | #1,447 |
When Was Ephraim Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2017 · Boys
260 recorded births
National rank #848
2016 · Boys
254 recorded births
National rank #871
2024 · Boys
232 recorded births
National rank #976
2025 · Boys
231 recorded births
National rank #988
Where Ephraim Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| ID | #332 | 7 |
| UT | #378 | 12 |
| PA | #577 | 16 |
| NY | #583 | 26 |
| IN | #621 | 10 |
| OK | #698 | 5 |
| NJ | #766 | 8 |
| NC | #775 | 11 |