Ephraim
e-ph-raim
US Popularity:2076
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:Fruitful
Ephraim is a boy’s name of Hebrew origin. This name translates to “fruitful” and its origins certainly show that. In Genesis, Ephraim is the second son of Joseph and one of the founders of the twelve tribes of Israel. This name could be used for the firstborn baby of your family, inspiring them to lead a fruitful and productive life. Ephraim, with its bold and statement-making pronunciation, carries with it a timelessness and sense of honored tradition. You might choose it in tribute to your own religious commitments or simply because of its sheer uniqueness.
Ephraim Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Ephraim is currently #866 on The Bump
Boy:Ephraim is currently #225 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Ephraim is currently #2076 in U.S. births
Boy:Ephraim is currently #719 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#2076
in 2023
+ 208
from 2022
Sources
Ancestry, Ephraim
Abarim Publications, Ephraim meaning
Online Etymology Dicitonary, Ephraim, October 2017
Britannica, Ephraim, Jewish tribe, December 2022
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