Efrain
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Efrain first appeared in US Social Security records in 1977.
Over 29 babies have been named Efrain in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Efrain is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #33,910 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #33,910
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Efrain
Efrain is a girl name .
Is Efrain a boy or girl name? Efrain is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #33,910 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,442. Efrain is more commonly used as a boy name.
Efrain is currently ranked #33,910 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Efrain include Efr, Efra, Efray, Efraie, Efy, Efie, and Efrkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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