Effrey
An English masculine given name of uncertain origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 53 living Americans carry the first name Effrey. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Effrey today is around 48 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Effrey births was 1981 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Effrey. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Effrey. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
53
~ 1 in 6,467,063 Americans
Peak year
1981
9 babies that year
Average age
48
years old
1987 SSA rank
#7,290
Tracked since 1968
Popularity
Effrey: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Effrey from the 1960s through to the 1980s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 38 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Effrey by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Effrey during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Effrey
The name Effrey is of uncertain origin, with no clear linguistic or cultural roots. There are no known ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records that reference this name, suggesting it may be a relatively modern invention or perhaps a misspelling of another more established name.
The earliest recorded use of the name Effrey seems to be from the late 19th century. One notable individual was Effrey Willoughby (1856-1932), a British explorer who led expeditions to the Amazon rainforest in the early 1900s. His memoirs, "Adventures in the Emerald Jungle," provide firsthand accounts of his encounters with indigenous tribes and the challenges faced in navigating the dense vegetation.
Another prominent figure was Effrey Sutcliffe (1892-1967), a celebrated English cricketer who played for Yorkshire County Cricket Club. He was known for his prolific batting skills and holds several records, including the highest individual score in a first-class match, which stood for over 50 years.
In the field of literature, Effrey Cuthbert (1910-1988) was a renowned American poet and novelist. His most acclaimed work, "The Eternal Whisper," was a poetic masterpiece that explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition. Cuthbert's unique style and profound insights earned him critical acclaim and numerous literary awards.
Effrey Montague (1922-2003) was a pioneering computer scientist who made significant contributions to the development of early computer programming languages. His work on compiler design and optimization techniques laid the foundation for modern software development practices.
Lastly, Effrey Sinclair (1938-2015) was a prominent activist and philanthropist who dedicated her life to advocating for women's rights and educational opportunities in developing countries. Her efforts led to the establishment of several schools and vocational training centers, empowering thousands of women and girls across multiple nations.
While the name Effrey may not have a rich historical lineage, these individuals have left their mark on various fields, from exploration and sports to literature, technology, and social activism, demonstrating the potential for any name to achieve greatness through remarkable achievements and contributions.
People
Effrey + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Effrey as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Effrey: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Effrey?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 53 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Effrey going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 6,467,063 US residents.
Is Effrey a common name?
We classify Effrey as "Very Rare". It ranks above 55.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 57 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Effrey most popular?
The single biggest year for Effrey was 1981, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Effrey is about 48 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Effrey in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Effrey a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Effrey in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Effrey still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Effrey in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Effrey can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Effrey?
See how many people have the name Effrey on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.