Ephraim Boy

Popularity: #696 · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationEF-rye-um / ˈɛf.reɪ.ɪm

Hebrew

Meaning

Hebrew: fruitful; doubly fruitful

Historical & Cultural Background

Ephraim is a name of Hebrew origin, derived from the biblical figure Ephraim, one of the sons of Joseph. In the Bible, Ephraim is associated with prosperity and growth. The name has been used in various cultures and has historical significance in Jewish tradition. It has also been adopted in Christian contexts, reflecting its enduring popularity.

Trend Summary

Ephraim has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over recent years.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Efraim
  • Efrayim

International Variants

  • Efraín (Spanish)
  • Efrayim (Hebrew)

Famous people named Ephraim

Ephraim Zimbalist Jr. was an American actor known for his role in the television series '77 Sunset Strip'.

Ephraim McDowell was a pioneering American surgeon recognized for performing the first ovariotomy.

Ephraim Kishon was a Hungarian-born Israeli author and playwright celebrated for his satirical works.

Ephraim Sykes is an American actor and dancer known for his performances in Broadway productions.

Fictional characters named Ephraim

Ephraim is a character in the video game 'Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones', known for his leadership and strategic skills.

Ephraim is a character in the animated series 'The Legend of Korra', serving as a member of the United Forces.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Ephraim was first seen in the United States in 1880. Ephraim has ranked as high as #1126 nationally, which occurred in 2017, and has been most popular in New York, Pennsylvania, California, Texas, and Utah. In the past 5 years the name Ephraim has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Ephraim (2024)

StateBirthsShare
NY 19
11%
PA 18
10%
TX 16
9%
CA 12
7%
UT 12
7%
NC 8
5%
MA 7
4%
MD 7
4%
IN 6
3%
OH 6
3%
FL 6
3%
GA 6
3%
ID 6
3%
IL 6
3%
KS 5
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
188018
188115
188210
188314
188412
188511
188614
188710
188816
18897
189011
18916
18928
18939
18949
189510
18979
18988
18996
19008
190210
19048
19065
19077
19087
19098
19106
191113
191220
191326
191436
191540
191630
191739
191838
191927
192036
192142
192236
192345
192434
192536
192638
192726
192830
192925
193029
193119
193217
193327
193422
193515
193615
193710
19388
193924
194015
194110
194222
194320
194417
194515
194619
194718
194818
194923
195018
195129
195223
195314
195419
195524
195633
195729
195820
195919
196034
196127
196225
196328
196420
196527
196616
196730
196830
196921
197039
197139
197240
197337
197454
197541
197652
197757
197833
197947
198052
198149
198265
198355
198455
198561
198659
198770
198861
198973
199058
199161
199258
199357
199471
199557
199668
199768
199869
199967
200094
200172
200288
2003114
2004144
2005146
2006150
2007152
2008179
2009184
2010181
2011174
2012199
2013210
2014229
2015231
2016254
2017260
2018223
2019221
2020210
2021228
2022201
2023223
2024229