Declining since 2005.
Popularity of Ephram since 1881
Babies named Ephram per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2006, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Ephram's real moment was 1887.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 11 |
| 1890s | 0 |
| 1900s | 11 |
| 1910s | 36 |
| 1920s | 22 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 150 |
| 2010s | 155 |
| 2020s | 51 |
Meaning & origin
The name Ephram is an uncommon variant of the biblical Ephraim, reaching a peak rank of 803 in 1887. Although it never cracked the top 1000 again after 1972, its trajectory has been falling since 2005, with fewer than five annual births in recent years. Ephram remains a distinctive choice for parents drawn to Old Testament names.
Ephram appears as a variant spelling of Ephraim, a Hebrew name from the Old Testament meaning 'fruitful'. It may also derive from Ephrem, the Greek form used in early Christian contexts. The spelling Ephram emerged in 19th-century America, likely as a simplified phonetic form of Ephraim.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Eph, Eppy
Sibling names for Ephram
Names that share Ephram's style, for a brother or sister.
