Declining since 2017, #209 for boys today.
Popularity of Abraham since 1880
Babies named Abraham per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 776 |
| 1890s | 849 |
| 1900s | 1,145 |
| 1910s | 6,040 |
| 1920s | 5,114 |
| 1930s | 2,500 |
| 1940s | 2,235 |
| 1950s | 2,918 |
| 1960s | 2,711 |
| 1970s | 5,138 |
| 1980s | 8,691 |
| 1990s | 13,021 |
| 2000s | 19,854 |
| 2010s | 22,220 |
| 2020s | 10,755 |
Meaning & origin
Abraham is a name of profound biblical and historical significance, borne by the patriarch revered in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. In the United States, it has enjoyed steady use since records began in 1880, with a notable peak in 2016 when it reached its highest rank. The name has seen a slight decline in recent years, falling in popularity since 2017. In 2025, it ranked 209th, with approximately 1 in 1,026 newborn boys named Abraham. Geographically, the name has found particular favor in states such as New York, Rhode Island, and Nevada. Its long tradition and cross-cultural resonance make it a meaningful choice for families seeking a name with deep roots.
Derived from the Hebrew אַבְרָהָם (Avraham), possibly a contraction of אַבְרָהָם (av hamon) meaning 'father of a multitude.' In the Hebrew Bible, Abraham is the patriarch of the Israelites, promised by God that his descendants would become a great nation. The name has been widely used among Jewish, Christian, and Muslim communities for millennia.
Where Abraham is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Abraham” around the world
Where Abraham lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
65
babies in 2024
New Zealand
12
babies in 2025
Quebec
13
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Abe, Abie, Bram
Sibling names for Abraham
Names that share Abraham's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Sarah, Rebecca, Leah, Rachel, Miriam, Golda, Rutha, Amma, Mozel, Charna, Winta
Brothers: Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, David, Samuel, Issac, Abimael, Hershel, Hyman, Isadore, Esau, Hershell, Isreal, Japheth, Meyer, Salomon, Sholom, Soloman, Hershal, Hurshel, Laban, Mandel, Simpson, Yohannes, Berman, Hersel, Hershall, Abba, Yaacov
Names like Abraham
Names whose popularity has moved with Abraham's over the last 50 years.
