Efren Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Spanish
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Efren means 'well-minded' or 'joyful'.
Meaning of the Name Efren
Efren is a name of Spanish origin. It is derived from the Greek name Euphronios, which means 'well-minded' or 'joyful'. Efren has a positive and cheerful connotation, reflecting a person who possesses a good and happy disposition. This name is commonly given to boys and it symbolizes optimism and enthusiasm.
Popularity of the Name Efren
The popularity for the name Efren peaked in popularity in the year 2007 with 201 births, which ranked number 2,209 out of 32,430 unique names for that year. Efren had the most male births in 2007 with 201, which ranked number 977 out of 14,393 male names. The number of births for the name Efren has declined sharply over the last ten years from 91 births to 67 births, a decline of -26.37%. Among males, Efren has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 91 births to 67 births, a decline of -26.37%.
Nationwide Popularity of Efren
- 20 Year Trend of Efren: -63.39%
- 10 Year Trend of Efren: -26.37%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Efren: -26.37%
Popularity of Efren by State
For males, Efren was most popular in Southwestern states with 22 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 22 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Efren. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 20 | 1052 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 22 | 1032 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Efren
- Total Births of Efren: 65 (-3.02%)
- Male Births of Efren: 65 (-3.02%)
Given the downward trend of Efren over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -3.02% decrease in total births, for a total of 65 births in 2024. Male births for Efren have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 65 male births in 2024, a decrease of -3.02%.