Avrohom
A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 3,405 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Parents who choose Avrohom tend to be looking for something that feels real but not common — a name with 3,405 recorded births and a peak of 111 in 2021, enough history to feel legitimate without being ordinary.
The sharp, distinct ending gives Avrohom a stately quality that carries weight in formal contexts while staying approachable.
In the most recent SSA release, Avrohom ranks #1682 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Avrohom is a boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, a Yiddish pronunciation of Avraham (Abraham), from the Hebrew meaning 'father of many nations' — one of the most revered names in the entire Abrahamic tradition. God changed Abram's name to Avraham as a covenant of his role as patriarch of the Jewish people.
Avrohom is the form of the name used in Ashkenazi Yiddish-speaking communities, particularly in Hasidic and Ultra-Orthodox Jewish circles. About 3,400 U.S. births are recorded, concentrated in New York.
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In the American context, Avrohom is a boy's name with several decades of recorded use (1955–2024). Its Hebrew roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
Today, Avrohom is an active part of the American naming landscape (ranked #1682), continuing to accumulate its own cultural meaning with each new child who carries it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Avrohom has 66+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1955.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 520 | #1627 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 942 | #1659 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 853 | #1608 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 474 | #1884 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 337 | #1853 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 193 | #2324 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 65 | #3184 | ▲ |
| 1950s | 21 | #3290 | — |
The Story of Avrohom
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2021, Avrohom is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Avrohom are most likely born between 2011 and 2024.
How rare is Avrohom?
Only about 1 in every 36,364 babies born in 2024 was named Avrohom — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1955, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2010s with 942 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Avrohom by the numbers
- Would fill 71 school buses
- Meeting one Avrohom per day would take 9.3 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(66 years, 1955–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 99 | #1682 |
| 2023 | 110 | #1575 |
| 2022 | 92 | #1782 |
| 2021 | 111 | #1565 |
| 2020 | 108 | #1532 |
| 2019 | 92 | #1713 |
| 2018 | 88 | #1745 |
| 2017 | 96 | #1646 |
| 2016 | 103 | #1585 |
| 2015 | 91 | #1704 |
| 2014 | 95 | #1628 |
| 2013 | 105 | #1530 |
| 2012 | 92 | #1669 |
| 2011 | 98 | #1578 |
| 2010 | 82 | #1796 |
| 2009 | 109 | #1519 |
| 2008 | 96 | #1621 |
| 2007 | 80 | #1814 |
| 2006 | 94 | #1562 |
| 2005 | 79 | #1692 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1955–2024