Skip to main content
 
Namesake

A name chosen, not stumbled upon.

Explore
  • All Names
  • Celtic Names
  • Norse Names
  • Rising Names
  • Gender-Neutral Names
More lists
  • Name Collections
  • Hebrew & Biblical
  • Nature Names
  • Literary Names
  • Rare & Beautiful
  • Classic Names
Guides
  • How to Choose a Name
  • Baby Name Checklist
  • Partner Disagreement
  • Popularity Data
  • Pronunciation Test

Made with love for growing families.

PrivacyTermsContactOur storyHow it works

© 2026 Namesake · namesake.baby

Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Ephram — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Ephraim|Ephrata
HebrewBoy↓ Fading

Ephram

EF-rum · 2 syllables

Share Ephram:
Compare with another name
Boy
#12819
↓ Fading
#12819
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 4
Peak rank
#5093 in 2020
5yr change
-3659 ranks
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #12819 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Hebrew boy names
Ephram

Popularity score: 4  ·  SSA Rank: #12819

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
40
Higher than 40% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-3659 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
27 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Ephram scores lower overall — the popularity trend is fading.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
32
Uniqueness20% of score
55
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
HebrewBiblicalReligiousClassicBoy2-syllableOld TestamentFruitfulnessTraditionalRare
Character
doubly fruitfulproductive blessing
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Ephrams

disciplinedstrongprotectivestrategicresilient
STRONG
High confidence

Ephram is a Hebrew boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #12819 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -3659 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#12819 · very rare
Ephram at a Glance
Meaning:From Hebrew Ephraim, meaning 'doubly fruitful' or 'productive.' One of Joseph's sons in the Bible, representing fertility and blessing.
Language root:Hebrew · Biblical Aramaic
Peak rank:#5093 in 2020
5yr change:-3659 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Ephram Dorsey
Football player
Similar Sound
EphremEfrainEfronEthanEvan◈
Similar Style
JeremiahIsaiahBenjaminNathanielSamuel
Works well with
LeahNoahAsher◈RuthDavidHannahCalebMiriam
You Might Also Like
Jeremiah
Hebrew · #93
→ Stable
Isaiah
Hebrew · #56
→ Stable
Benjamin
Hebrew · #11
→ Stable
Nathaniel
Hebrew · #144
→ Stable
Samuel
Hebrew · #17
→ Stable
Noah
Hebrew · #2
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Ephram · Overview
Summary

Ephram is a Hebrew boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #12819 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Religious · Classic character
Ephram carries a warm, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 3659 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
ephram.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
Explore

Add to watchlists or your list with + Save next to the name above.

Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
Namesake
Name WizardName CollectionsAll NamesName CascadeBaby ShowerMy Name List

Still deciding?

Every naming product helps you find names. Namesake is the only one built to help you choose one.

Score what matters to you. Run names head-to-head. Arrive at the one name you can both explain and defend.

Start the Name Wizard →