Ephriam
Every Ephriam since 1880 — 966 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ephriam
Ephriam 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 1880, 966 American babies have been named Ephriam. Its peak came in 1917, when 22 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
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 Ephriam stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ephriam 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 | 7 | #10,204 |
| 2023 | 6 | #11,247 |
| 2022 | 6 | #11,279 |
| 2021 | 7 | #10,040 |
| 2020 | 6 | #11,016 |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 11 | #7,277 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 9 | #8,246 |
| 2014 | 5 | #12,636 |
| 2013 | 6 | #11,156 |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | 10 | #7,667 |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | 6 | #11,433 |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | 11 | #7,073 |
| 2005 | 9 | #7,834 |
| 2004 | 10 | #7,138 |
| 2003 | 9 | #7,431 |
| 2002 | 7 | #8,731 |
| 2001 | 7 | #8,586 |
| 2000 | 8 | #7,664 |
| 1995 | 8 | #6,575 |
| 1990 | 6 | #7,451 |
| 1985 | 11 | #3,877 |
| 1980 | 5 | #6,562 |
| 1975 | 10 | #3,510 |
| 1970 | 6 | #4,400 |
| 1965 | 8 | #3,061 |
| 1960 | 9 | #2,935 |
| 1955 | 7 | #3,290 |
| 1950 | 5 | #3,845 |
| 1945 | 8 | #2,623 |
| 1940 | 9 | #2,538 |
| 1935 | 5 | #3,830 |
| 1930 | 9 | #2,844 |
| 1925 | 13 | #2,345 |
| 1920 | 9 | #3,031 |
| 1915 | 9 | #2,695 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | 8 | #817 |
| 1890 | 5 | #1,053 |
| 1885 | 7 | #787 |
| 1880 | 8 | #700 |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ephriam in 2025?
Ephriam 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 Ephriam?
966 babies have been named Ephriam in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ephriam most popular?
Ephriam peaked in 1917, when 22 newborns received the name.
Is Ephriam a boy or girl name?
Ephriam is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ephriam rising or falling?
Ephriam is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.