Efraín

Efraín is a boy's name of Spanish origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 126 boys in the United States.

Efraín at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Spanish
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Efraín

Efraín belongs to the Spanish tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Efraín first appears in Social Security records in 1920. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #469 in 1981, and in 2024 126 babies received the name — 18,439 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Efraín in US records

First recorded (US)
1920
Best US rank
#469 in 1981
Peak year
1993
Babies named Efraín in 2024
126
Total since 1880
18,439

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Efraín mean?

The meaning of Efraín is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Spanish origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Efraín a boy or girl name?

Efraín is a boy name. In 2024, 126 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Efraín?

Efraín comes from the Spanish tradition.

How popular is the name Efraín?

Efraín first appears in US records in 1920. Its best-ever ranking was #469 in 1981, and 126 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.