Avram
A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 913 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
A male given name from Hebrew, equivalent to English Abram.
Avram is a boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, the original form of Abraham — meaning 'exalted father' or 'father of a multitude' (the -ham ending being added when God changed Abram's name in Genesis 17). In Jewish tradition, Avram preserves the patriarchal name in its original, pre-covenant form, and it has been used continuously in Jewish communities for over three thousand years.
For families who want to honor the first patriarch of the Jewish faith, Avram is the most authentic possible connection to that ancient beginning.
EtymologyShow more
Avram is built from 5 letters and two syllables — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness. Within the Hebrew naming tradition, this brevity is common among names that have been worn down through centuries of use, shedding syllables along the way.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Avram creates its characteristic sharp, distinct quality. Two-syllable names are the most common length in American naming, hitting a natural speech rhythm that works across formal and informal contexts.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Avram was #7022 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #7788, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 96 | #5276 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 218 | #4537 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 150 | #6006 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 103 | #5900 | — |
| 1980s | 114 | #3995 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 104 | #3522 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 64 | #3428 | — |
| 1950s | 64 | #3018 | — |
The Story of Avram
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2015, Avram is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Avram are most likely born between 2005 and 2024.
How rare is Avram?
Only about 1 in every 360,000 babies born in 2024 was named Avram — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1950, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 2010s with 218 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Avram by the numbers
- Would fill 19 school buses
- Meeting one Avram per day would take 2.5 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(72 years, 1950–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10 | #7788 |
| 2023 | 18 | #5267 |
| 2022 | 20 | #4866 |
| 2021 | 26 | #4022 |
| 2020 | 22 | #4436 |
| 2019 | 24 | #4235 |
| 2018 | 19 | #4936 |
| 2017 | 21 | #4609 |
| 2016 | 25 | #4104 |
| 2015 | 29 | #3694 |
| 2014 | 16 | #5500 |
| 2013 | 20 | #4632 |
| 2012 | 25 | #4015 |
| 2011 | 22 | #4376 |
| 2010 | 17 | #5270 |
| 2009 | 25 | #4046 |
| 2008 | 19 | #4917 |
| 2007 | 23 | #4252 |
| 2006 | 11 | #6953 |
| 2005 | 20 | #4340 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1950–2024