Ephraim is of Hebrew origin and means 'fruitful'. It appears in the Bible as one of Joseph's sons, born to him by his wife Asenath in Egypt. The name was popular among Jews throughout history but has also been used in other cultures, including among Christians during the Puritan era.
The name Ephriam experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the years, with a total of 959 children being named Ephriam between 1880 and 2023. The name's peak occurred around the early to mid-1900s, particularly in 1917 with a high of 22 births. Since then, its popularity has generally decreased, with fewer than 11 births per year occurring since 1968. In recent years, there have been between 5 and 11 Ephriam births annually, with no clear trend towards increased usage.