Will my child share the name Efan with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 10 UK babies named Efan per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Efan in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Efan becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Efan is declining: down 1,119 places since 2020, to #2,269 in 2025. It peaked at #833 in 2015.

Is Efan a good choice for a distinctive name?

Efan is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Efan a popular baby name in the United States?

Efan does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Efan is a distinctive choice, ranked #2269 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Efan in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Efan

Efan has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 939 places in five years. It was most popular in 2015 at #833 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1997.

Efan is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Efan in their class.