Avrum

A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 673 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's name#3158 in 2024Declining

Meaning & Origin

Avrum is a two-syllable boy's name with a sharp, distinct sound — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. With 673 recorded U.S. births since 1933, it sits in a sweet spot: recognizable enough to be a real name, uncommon enough to turn heads.

In the most recent SSA release, Avrum ranks #3158 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.

Avrum is a boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, the Yiddish form of Abraham meaning 'father of multitudes.' Used in Ashkenazi Jewish communities, Avrum carries the deep tradition of Yiddish-speaking Eastern European Jewry alongside the enormous legacy of the biblical patriarch.

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Avrum is cataloged under the Hebrew naming tradition. Hebrew names often carry theological significance — many embed references to God, virtues, or blessings within their structure.

In the U.S., Avrum has been recorded as a boy's name since 1933, with 673 total births. Browse the Hebrew names hub on this site to explore the broader family.

At a Glance

673

Total births

Since 1933

2023

Peak

47 births

1933

First recorded

92 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Avrum climbed 3865 spots in the last 20 years — from #7023 to #3158.

First appeared: 1933Peak: 2023 (47 births)Current: #3158

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Avrum
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	208	#2952	▼
2010s	240	#4246	▲
2000s	101	#6912	▲
1990s	39	#6893	▲
1980s	10	#6394	▲
1970s	7	#4596	▲
1960s	5	#4082	▼
1950s	22	#3129	▲
1940s	18	#3249	▼
1930s	23	#3373	—

The Story of Avrum

A Gen Alpha name

Peaking in 2023, Avrum is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Avrum are most likely born between 2013 and 2024.

How rare is Avrum?

Only about 1 in every 94,737 babies born in 2024 was named Avrum — a truly uncommon choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1933, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2010s with 240 births that decade, and continues to thrive.

Avrum by the numbers

Would fill 14 school buses
Meeting one Avrum per day would take 1.8 years

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(43 years, 1933–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Avrum
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	38	#3158	-9 (-19.1%)
2023	47	#2737	+4 (9.3%)
2022	43	#2921	0
2021	43	#2866	+6 (16.2%)
2020	37	#3077	+13 (54.2%)
2019	24	#4236	-5 (-17.2%)
2018	29	#3712	+2 (7.4%)
2017	27	#3896	+2 (8.0%)
2016	25	#4105	+8 (47.1%)
2015	17	#5314	-6 (-26.1%)
2014	23	#4273	-1 (-4.2%)
2013	24	#4073	-5 (-17.2%)
2012	29	#3628	+12 (70.6%)
2011	17	#5223	-8 (-32.0%)
2010	25	#4002	+11 (78.6%)
2009	14	#6127	-1 (-6.7%)
2008	15	#5794	-1 (-6.3%)
2007	16	#5455	+3 (23.1%)
2006	13	#6132	+6 (85.7%)
2005	7	#9217	-3 (-30.0%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Avrum a boy's or girl's name?

Avrum is primarily a boy's name.

When was Avrum most popular?

Avrum reached its peak popularity in 2023 with 47 births that year. It is currently ranked #3158 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Avrum?

Avrum is currently ranked #3158 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 673 babies since 1933.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1933–2024