Find out how popular the first name Efram has been for the last 28 years (from 1985 to 2012) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Efram by gender

Based on the last 28 years of data, Efram is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2012, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Efram.

The history of the first name Efram

The name Efram has its origins in the Hebrew language and culture. It is a variant spelling of the biblical name Ephraim, which means "doubly fruitful" or "productive" in Hebrew. The name is derived from the Hebrew words "ephrah" (meaning "productive" or "fruitful") and "yam" (meaning "sea" or "west").

The name Ephraim is mentioned several times in the Bible, most notably as the name of one of the sons of Joseph and the patriarch of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. In the Book of Genesis, Joseph names his son Ephraim, saying, "God has made me fruitful in the land of my affliction" (Genesis 41:52).

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Efram is from the 13th century. Efram the Grammarian was a renowned Armenian scholar and linguist who lived in the early 13th century and made significant contributions to the study of the Armenian language.

Another notable figure with the name Efram is Efram Zimbalist Sr. (1890-1985), a Russian-born American violinist and composer. He was a renowned musician and teacher who performed with major orchestras and taught at the Curtis Institute of Music.

In the 16th century, Efram was the name of a prominent Armenian merchant and diplomat, Efram Khan Karamanuk (1520-1593). He served as a representative of the Armenian community in Constantinople and played a crucial role in negotiating trade agreements between the Ottoman Empire and European powers.

The name Efram also appears in literature, such as in the novel "The Grapes of Wrath" by John Steinbeck, where one of the characters is named Efram Whitsun.

Efram Kurtz (1888-1975) was a Russian-born American artist and illustrator known for his works depicting scenes from Jewish life and culture in the early 20th century.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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