Efren Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationEF-ren / ˈɛf.rɛnSpanish; Hebrew
Meaning
Spanish: 'the well-spoken'; Hebrew: 'fruitful'
Historical & Cultural Background
Efren is a name of Spanish origin, commonly associated with the biblical figure Ephraim. In Spanish-speaking cultures, it has been used since the Middle Ages. The name has also gained popularity in various regions due to its biblical roots and positive connotations.
Trend Summary
The name Efren has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a modest presence in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Efrain
- Efrén
International Variants
- Efraín (Spanish)
- Ephraim (Hebrew)
Famous people named Efren
Efren Reyes is a professional pool player known for his exceptional skills and multiple world championships.
Efren Ramirez is an actor best known for his role as Pedro in the film 'Napoleon Dynamite'.
Efren Navarro is a former professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball.
Efren D. Reyes is a Filipino politician who served in various governmental roles.
Fictional characters named Efren
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Efren was first seen in the United States in 1915. Efren has ranked as high as #1187 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Arizona, Illinois, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Efren has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Efren (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 15 | |
| TX | 10 | |
| AZ | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1915 | 6 |
| 1918 | 5 |
| 1919 | 7 |
| 1920 | 7 |
| 1921 | 6 |
| 1922 | 17 |
| 1923 | 15 |
| 1924 | 8 |
| 1925 | 16 |
| 1926 | 14 |
| 1927 | 31 |
| 1928 | 22 |
| 1929 | 27 |
| 1930 | 11 |
| 1931 | 13 |
| 1932 | 29 |
| 1933 | 7 |
| 1934 | 10 |
| 1935 | 17 |
| 1936 | 17 |
| 1937 | 12 |
| 1938 | 11 |
| 1939 | 20 |
| 1940 | 20 |
| 1941 | 11 |
| 1942 | 18 |
| 1943 | 19 |
| 1944 | 19 |
| 1945 | 17 |
| 1946 | 23 |
| 1947 | 16 |
| 1948 | 33 |
| 1949 | 33 |
| 1950 | 25 |
| 1951 | 23 |
| 1952 | 30 |
| 1953 | 29 |
| 1954 | 31 |
| 1955 | 26 |
| 1956 | 34 |
| 1957 | 29 |
| 1958 | 34 |
| 1959 | 44 |
| 1960 | 44 |
| 1961 | 49 |
| 1962 | 47 |
| 1963 | 46 |
| 1964 | 45 |
| 1965 | 36 |
| 1966 | 61 |
| 1967 | 40 |
| 1968 | 48 |
| 1969 | 60 |
| 1970 | 72 |
| 1971 | 71 |
| 1972 | 62 |
| 1973 | 78 |
| 1974 | 86 |
| 1975 | 88 |
| 1976 | 95 |
| 1977 | 81 |
| 1978 | 112 |
| 1979 | 109 |
| 1980 | 113 |
| 1981 | 114 |
| 1982 | 113 |
| 1983 | 111 |
| 1984 | 97 |
| 1985 | 103 |
| 1986 | 122 |
| 1987 | 120 |
| 1988 | 118 |
| 1989 | 124 |
| 1990 | 174 |
| 1991 | 173 |
| 1992 | 164 |
| 1993 | 156 |
| 1994 | 163 |
| 1995 | 168 |
| 1996 | 184 |
| 1997 | 160 |
| 1998 | 180 |
| 1999 | 186 |
| 2000 | 180 |
| 2001 | 193 |
| 2002 | 183 |
| 2003 | 183 |
| 2004 | 172 |
| 2005 | 178 |
| 2006 | 190 |
| 2007 | 201 |
| 2008 | 142 |
| 2009 | 151 |
| 2010 | 126 |
| 2011 | 120 |
| 2012 | 91 |
| 2013 | 114 |
| 2014 | 99 |
| 2015 | 99 |
| 2016 | 93 |
| 2017 | 83 |
| 2018 | 82 |
| 2019 | 86 |
| 2020 | 78 |
| 2021 | 71 |
| 2022 | 68 |
| 2023 | 83 |
| 2024 | 51 |