Ephraim
How to say it: EE-fray-im · /ˈifreɪɪm/
From Hebrew meaning 'fruitful' or 'doubly fruitful'. Biblical name of Joseph's second son; used in Jewish and Christian communities.
Ephraim was the 791st most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 231 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are steady over ten years, and it is projected to rise to #759 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #791 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 231 |
| Share of births | 1 in 11,756 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +1% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #759 |
| In France, 2025 | #768 among boys’ names, 30 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Climbing steadily through recent decades, Ephraim reached its best showing in the 2020s. Remaining at that high, further growth seems probable from here.
What goes with it
Soft and breathy with a biblical background, Ephraim unfolds at an unhurried pace. Eli and Ezekiel echo its style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Ephraim is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, German, Hebrew.
In France: #768 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Ephraim
- Ephraim Kishon (1924–2005)Israeli author, dramatist, screenwriter and film director
- Ephraim Katzir (1916–2009)Israeli scientist, 4th President of Israel (1973–1978) -
- Ephraim Sneh (born 1944)Israeli politician
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