UK boy's name
Ephram
Of Hebrew origin, meaning "to be fruitful" or "doubly fruitful".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2015. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Ephram is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Ephram popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2015 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4747, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2011 to 2015. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Ephram. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2016 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Ephram ranked #4747 for boys in England and Wales in 2015, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 3 boys were registered as Ephram.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ephram as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4747
2015
Births in 2015
3
Latest year
Peak year
2011
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Ephram mean?
The name Ephram has its origins in the Hebrew language and culture, dating back to biblical times. It is derived from the Hebrew word "אפרים" (Ephrayim), which means "doubly fruitful" or "productive." This name is mentioned in the Old Testament of the Bible as one of the sons of Joseph and Asenath.
In the Book of Genesis, Ephraim and his brother Manasseh were blessed by their grandfather Jacob, who gave them a special blessing and adopted them as his own sons. This biblical account is considered one of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ephraim.
Throughout history, the name Ephraim has been used in various forms, such as Ephram, Efrem, and Efraim. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Ephraim the Syrian (306-373 AD), a renowned Christian theologian and hymnographer from Mesopotamia.
Another notable figure was Ephraim Syrus (c. 1550-1647), a Prussian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of astronomy and is known for his work on comets.
In the 17th century, Ephraim Chambers (c. 1680-1740) was an English writer and encyclopedist who published the influential Cyclopaedia, one of the first comprehensive encyclopedias in the English language.
Moving to the 19th century, Ephraim Douglass Adams (1865-1951) was an American educator and author who served as the president of several universities, including Cornell University and the University of Arizona.
More recently, Ephraim Kishon (1924-2005) was an Israeli writer, satirist, and filmmaker who gained international recognition for his work, including the satirical film "Sallah Shabbati."
While the name Ephram has biblical roots and has been used throughout history by notable individuals, it is important to note that its popularity and usage may have varied across different regions and time periods.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Ephram over time
The chart below shows babies named Ephram registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2011 to 2015. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Ephram, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2015, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ephram by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ephram was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4697 | 6 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Ephram
- Ethan 77,394
- Edward 53,212
- Elliot 23,450
- Elijah 22,369
- Ellis 19,358
- Elliott 16,964
- Evan 14,535
- Ezra 11,838
- Ewan 10,685
- Eli 8,126
- Elias 7,049
- Eric 6,654
FAQ
Ephram: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ephram in the UK right now?
In 2015, Ephram was ranked #4747 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Ephram most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 3 babies registered as Ephram in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ephram?
Of Hebrew origin, meaning "to be fruitful" or "doubly fruitful".
How many people are called Ephram in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Ephram across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.