Avrumy
A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 143 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Avrumy peaked during the Gen Alpha era, when 33 babies received this name in a single year (2024). That era was defined by creative, boundary-pushing naming, and Avrumy remains in active use today — a name that has outlasted its original moment.
In the most recent SSA release, Avrumy ranks #3451 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Avrumy is a boy's baby name of Hebrew origin via Yiddish, an Ashkenazi Yiddish diminutive of Abraham, from the Hebrew Avraham meaning 'father of many nations' or 'father of multitudes.'
Avrumy is a warm, intimate form of Abraham used in Haredi and traditional Jewish communities of Eastern European heritage. Like Moishy (Moses) and Shmuely (Samuel), it carries the affectionate Yiddish diminutive tradition that turned great biblical names into names of everyday warmth.
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Phonetically, Avrumy belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their sharp, distinct ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. At three syllables, it has a three-beat flow that carries a sense of formality and completeness.
Within the Hebrew naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Hebrew names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Avrumy’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Avrumy has 11+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2012.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 95 | #5431 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 48 | #9460 | — |
The Story of Avrumy
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2024, Avrumy is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Avrumy are most likely born between 2014 and 2024.
How rare is Avrumy?
Only about 1 in every 109,091 babies born in 2024 was named Avrumy — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2012, peaked in the 2020s with 95 births that decade.
Avrumy by the numbers
- Would fill 3 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(11 years, 2012–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 33 | #3451 |
| 2023 | 19 | #5086 |
| 2022 | 17 | #5460 |
| 2021 | 16 | #5588 |
| 2020 | 10 | #7569 |
| 2019 | 10 | #7706 |
| 2018 | 7 | #9774 |
| 2017 | 13 | #6360 |
| 2015 | 5 | #12265 |
| 2014 | 6 | #10847 |
| 2012 | 7 | #9806 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2012–2024