Efrain
Boy name · #1493 in 2025 · Uniqueness 74/100
In 2025, 118 baby boys were named Efrain, placing it at #1493 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1057, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 15,254 boys born in 2025 was named Efrain.
The 105-year story
Efrain first appears in the Social Security records in 1920, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1993, when 405 boys were named Efrain — good for #507 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Efrain per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Efrain in class?
Efrain scores 74 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Efrain will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Efrain is most common
Geography matters for names, and Efrain is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Efrains were TX (36), CA (21), FL (11), AZ (5), CO (5). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Efrain
Statistically, parents drawn to Efrain tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Alain, Quintin, German, Fermin, and Quentin.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Efrain | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 118 | #1492 |
| 2024 | 126 | #1438 |
| 2023 | 139 | #1358 |
| 2022 | 144 | #1308 |
| 2021 | 149 | #1273 |
| 2020 | 147 | #1255 |
| 2019 | 143 | #1296 |
| 2018 | 164 | #1168 |
| 2017 | 193 | #1042 |
| 2016 | 170 | #1134 |
| 2015 | 188 | #1057 |
| 2014 | 218 | #965 |
| 2013 | 221 | #925 |
| 2012 | 237 | #884 |
| 2011 | 229 | #897 |
| 2010 | 265 | #808 |
| 2009 | 286 | #789 |
| 2008 | 294 | #755 |
| 2007 | 380 | #641 |
| 2006 | 342 | #665 |
| 2005 | 366 | #612 |
| 2004 | 380 | #585 |
| 2003 | 382 | #577 |
| 2002 | 372 | #582 |
| 2001 | 379 | #554 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Efrain a popular boy name?
Efrain ranked #1493 among boys in 2025 with 118 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1057.
When was the name Efrain most popular?
Efrain peaked in 1993, when 405 American boys received the name (ranked #507 that year). Since 1993 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Efrain?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 15,254 newborn American boys was named Efrain. It scores 74/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.