Avraham
A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 4,773 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
A male given name from Hebrew.
Avraham is a boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, the original Hebrew form of Abraham, from the Hebrew Avraham meaning "father of a multitude" — the name given by God to Abram when he became the patriarch of the Jewish people. It is one of the most foundational names in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic tradition.
Avraham is used within Jewish communities as the traditional Hebrew form of Abraham, connecting a child directly to the patriarch who left Ur of the Chaldeans and became the father of three world religions. It represents an unbroken thread of faith and naming tradition spanning four millennia.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Avraham'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. Avraham follows that masculine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Avraham'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
Avraham climbed 529 spots in the last 20 years — from #1555 to #1026.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 984 | #1075 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 1,473 | #1237 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 1,018 | #1437 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 641 | #1515 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 416 | #1611 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 166 | #2696 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 57 | #3376 | ▲ |
| 1950s | 18 | #3602 | — |
The Story of Avraham
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2023, Avraham is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Avraham are most likely born between 2013 and 2024.
How rare is Avraham?
Only about 1 in every 16,667 babies born in 2024 was named Avraham — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1954, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2010s with 1,473 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Avraham by the numbers
- Would fill 99 school buses
- Meeting one Avraham per day would take 13.1 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(66 years, 1954–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 216 | #1026 |
| 2023 | 218 | #1005 |
| 2022 | 192 | #1110 |
| 2021 | 165 | #1187 |
| 2020 | 193 | #1046 |
| 2019 | 167 | #1163 |
| 2018 | 175 | #1112 |
| 2017 | 155 | #1196 |
| 2016 | 141 | #1288 |
| 2015 | 138 | #1288 |
| 2014 | 152 | #1206 |
| 2013 | 154 | #1168 |
| 2012 | 134 | #1295 |
| 2011 | 125 | #1350 |
| 2010 | 132 | #1299 |
| 2009 | 147 | #1219 |
| 2008 | 87 | #1738 |
| 2007 | 125 | #1341 |
| 2006 | 87 | #1639 |
| 2005 | 116 | #1307 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1954–2024