Amram
A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 127 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
the father of Moses
Amram is a boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, from the Hebrew Amram, meaning 'exalted nation' or 'people of the highest' — in the Hebrew Bible, Amram was the father of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam, making him the patriarch of the most consequential family in Israelite history.
With over 127 recorded births, Amram is used in Jewish communities, particularly Sephardic and Orthodox communities, as a rare biblical name of profound heritage. The father of Moses — whose descendants shaped the entire trajectory of monotheism — Amram lived to the age of 137 according to the biblical account. The Amram family's influence on the history of religion can hardly be overstated. A name of quiet, monumental patriarchal dignity.
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The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Amram's final sounds are sharp, distinct — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Amram follows that masculine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Amram's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Amram climbed 3683 spots in the last 20 years — from #11445 to #7762.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 55 | #7402 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 46 | #10421 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 21 | #11553 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 5 | #9325 | — |
The Story of Amram
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2021, Amram is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Amram are most likely born between 2011 and 2024.
How rare is Amram?
Only about 1 in every 360,000 babies born in 2024 was named Amram — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1997, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2020s with 55 births that decade.
Amram by the numbers
- Would fill 3 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(17 years, 1997–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10 | #7762 |
| 2023 | 12 | #6902 |
| 2022 | 10 | #7790 |
| 2021 | 15 | #5780 |
| 2020 | 8 | #8777 |
| 2019 | 7 | #9813 |
| 2018 | 6 | #10840 |
| 2017 | 10 | #7579 |
| 2015 | 6 | #10734 |
| 2013 | 5 | #12240 |
| 2012 | 6 | #10861 |
| 2011 | 6 | #10883 |
| 2009 | 6 | #11072 |
| 2006 | 5 | #12141 |
| 2005 | 5 | #11555 |
| 2004 | 5 | #11445 |
| 1997 | 5 | #9325 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1997–2024