Holding steady.
Popularity of Ephriam since 1880
Babies named Ephriam per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1917, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Ephriam's real moment was 1884.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 70 |
| 1890s | 50 |
| 1900s | 32 |
| 1910s | 108 |
| 1920s | 130 |
| 1930s | 85 |
| 1940s | 58 |
| 1950s | 46 |
| 1960s | 66 |
| 1970s | 73 |
| 1980s | 51 |
| 1990s | 57 |
| 2000s | 67 |
| 2010s | 41 |
| 2020s | 32 |
Meaning & origin
Ephriam is a distinctive biblical variant of Ephraim, a name with deep roots in the Old Testament. The name was first recorded in the United States Social Security data in 1880, with its peak year occurring in 1884. Since then, it has fallen out of regular use, with no records in recent decades. This stable obscurity makes it a rare find for parents seeking a name with strong religious heritage and a classic sound that is far from common. While its pronunciation may sometimes be confused with the more familiar Ephraim, its uniqueness is part of its appeal.
Ephriam is a variant spelling of Ephraim, a name of Hebrew origin from the Old Testament. Ephraim was the second son of Joseph and Asenath, and the founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The name comes from the Hebrew root meaning "to be fruitful" or "doubly fruitful." This spelling variant is less common but has been used in English-speaking countries since the 19th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Eph, Ephy
Sibling names for Ephriam
Names that share Ephriam's style, for a brother or sister.
