Efrem
Every Efrem since 1926 — 1,584 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Efrem
Efrem is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,037 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1926, 1,584 American babies have been named Efrem. Its peak came in 1959, when 85 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
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 Efrem stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Efrem year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #11,037 |
| 2024 | 11 | #7,389 |
| 2023 | 5 | #12,749 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 7 | #10,016 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 8 | #9,115 |
| 2018 | 9 | #8,343 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 8 | #8,976 |
| 2014 | 9 | #8,325 |
| 2013 | 11 | #7,174 |
| 2012 | 12 | #6,734 |
| 2011 | 8 | #8,982 |
| 2010 | 8 | #9,028 |
| 2009 | 12 | #6,916 |
| 2008 | 14 | #6,160 |
| 2007 | 8 | #9,136 |
| 2006 | 15 | #5,600 |
| 2005 | 10 | #7,270 |
| 2004 | 12 | #6,240 |
| 2003 | 16 | #4,879 |
| 2002 | 12 | #5,831 |
| 2001 | 12 | #5,779 |
| 2000 | 14 | #5,114 |
| 1995 | 12 | #4,882 |
| 1990 | 22 | #2,890 |
| 1985 | 23 | #2,313 |
| 1980 | 15 | #2,997 |
| 1975 | 29 | #1,721 |
| 1970 | 59 | #1,066 |
| 1965 | 51 | #1,035 |
| 1960 | 56 | #1,023 |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
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| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Efrem
- Efrem Zimbalist Jr. Actor · 1918–2014
- Efrem Zimbalist Musician · 1889–1985
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Efrem in 2025?
Efrem ranked #11,037 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Efrem?
1,584 babies have been named Efrem in the United States since 1926, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Efrem most popular?
Efrem peaked in 1959, when 85 newborns received the name.
Is Efrem a boy or girl name?
Efrem is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Efrem rising or falling?
Efrem has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Efrem?
Well-known people named Efrem include Efrem Zimbalist Jr. (actor), Efrem Zimbalist (musician).