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Efrain
BoySpanish, Hebrew· “fruitful”
- Meaning
- fruitful
- Origin
- Spanish, Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- eh-frah-EEN
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,494
- US babies 2025
- 118
- Best rank
- #469 (1981)
- Peak year
- 1993
Meaning and origin of Efrain
Efrain is a Spanish and Hebrew name that means “fruitful”.
Efrain is the Spanish form of Ephraim, from the Hebrew Efrayim, meaning "fruitful." In the Bible, Ephraim is the younger son of Joseph, blessed by his grandfather Jacob ahead of his older brother Manasseh, and he became the ancestor of one of the tribes of Israel. Efrain is used across Spanish-speaking countries and in Hispanic families in the United States. It has a warm, three-syllable sound with the stress on the last syllable, and its biblical roots give it quiet depth and dignity.
Popularity over time
Efrain first appears in US Social Security records in 1920. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 65 different years, starting in 1950. Its best national rank was #469 in 1981, and the most babies received it in 1993, when 405 were named Efrain. In 2025, 118 babies were named Efrain, and it ranked #1,494 nationally. That is 37% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #4,485 in 1920, #937 in 1950, #505 in 1980, #553 in 2000, #808 in 2010, and #1,494 in 2025. Of the 18,557 US boys named Efrain since records began, 20% were born in the 1990s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 3,563 babies. Since 2010, 2,851 more have been named Efrain.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Mitchel, Dimitri, Davonte, Markus, and Humberto.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Efrain ranked highest in Texas, Colorado, and Arizona.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | #755 | 36 |
| Colorado | #885 | 5 |
| Arizona | #956 | 5 |
| California | #1019 | 21 |
| Florida | #1142 | 11 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Efrain is usually pronounced eh-frah-EEN, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with E and ends in “-in”.
Middle names for Efrain
A few middle names that flow with Efrain: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Efrain
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Efrain mean?
Efrain is a Spanish and Hebrew name that means “fruitful”.
What is the origin of the name Efrain?
Efrain has Spanish and Hebrew roots. Efrain is the Spanish form of Ephraim, from the Hebrew Efrayim, meaning "fruitful." In the Bible, Ephraim is the younger son of Joseph, blessed by his grandfather Jacob ahead of his older brother Manasseh, and he became the ancestor of one of the tribes of Israel.
Is Efrain a popular name?
Not especially. Efrain ranked #1,494 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Efrain a boy or girl name?
Efrain is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Efrain?
Efrain is usually pronounced eh-frah-EEN. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings