UK boy's name
Ephriam
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "fruitful" or "productive".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Ephriam is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Ephriam popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2021 to 2021. 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.
Ephriam is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Ephriam. 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 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Ephriam ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2021, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2021, when 3 boys were registered as Ephriam.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ephriam as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4789
2021
Births in 2021
3
Latest year
Peak year
2021
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Ephriam mean?
The name Ephriam has its origins in the Hebrew language and culture, tracing back to ancient times. It is a variant spelling of the biblical name Ephraim, which was borne by one of the sons of Joseph in the Old Testament. The name is derived from the Hebrew words 'ephrayim' or 'ephrath,' meaning 'fruitful' or 'doubly fruitful.'
In the Book of Genesis, Ephraim was the younger son of Joseph and Asenath, and the founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The name Ephriam is mentioned several times in the Bible, particularly in the books of Numbers, Joshua, and Judges, reflecting its significance in ancient Israelite history and culture.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Ephriam can be found in the Book of Numbers, where it refers to the tribe of Ephraim. In the Christian tradition, Ephriam was also the name of a 4th-century saint and bishop of Antioch, who was celebrated for his preaching and writings.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Ephriam. One of the most famous was Ephraim Rescriptus (c. 5th century), a Greek biblical manuscript containing portions of the Septuagint version of the Old Testament. Another notable figure was Ephraim Chambers (1680-1740), an English writer and editor best known for his Cyclopaedia, one of the first general encyclopedias in English.
Other individuals with the name Ephriam include Ephraim Mirvis (1888-1962), the former Chief Rabbi of Ireland, Ephraim Kishon (1924-2005), an Israeli satirist and writer, and Ephraim Katzir (1916-2009), an Israeli biophysicist and the fourth President of Israel from 1973 to 1978.
The name Ephriam has also been used in various literary works, such as the novel "The Mill on the Floss" by George Eliot, where it is the name of one of the main characters. Overall, the name Ephriam has a rich historical and cultural significance, rooted in ancient Hebrew tradition and carried through various religious, literary, and historical contexts over the centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Ephriam by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ephriam 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4789 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Ephriam: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ephriam in the UK right now?
In 2021, Ephriam was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Ephriam most popular?
The peak year on record was 2021, with 3 babies registered as Ephriam in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ephriam?
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "fruitful" or "productive".
How many people are called Ephriam in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Ephriam across the 1 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.