Declining since 2015, #742 for boys today.
Popularity of Abram since 1880
Babies named Abram per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 228 |
| 1890s | 181 |
| 1900s | 148 |
| 1910s | 512 |
| 1920s | 504 |
| 1930s | 383 |
| 1940s | 354 |
| 1950s | 379 |
| 1960s | 333 |
| 1970s | 929 |
| 1980s | 1,449 |
| 1990s | 1,470 |
| 2000s | 3,600 |
| 2010s | 7,253 |
| 2020s | 2,521 |
Meaning & origin
Abram is a biblical name with deep roots, currently experiencing modest use. In 2022 it ranked 742nd, with a frequency of 1 in 4,880 boys. Its peak popularity came in 2016, though it has since declined. The name has been in consistent use since records began in 1880, and it is most common in states like Iowa, Wisconsin, and Louisiana. As a variant of Abraham, it offers a shorter, more distinctive option for families seeking a traditional name with a strong biblical connection.
Abram is a Hebrew name from the elements 'av' meaning 'father' and 'ram' meaning 'exalted' or 'high,' thus 'exalted father.' In the Old Testament, Abram is the original name of Abraham before God changed it to signify 'father of many nations.' The name was common among Puritans and has seen renewed interest in recent decades.
Where Abram 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.
“Abram” around the world
Where Abram lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
8
babies in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Abe, Bram
Sibling names for Abram
Names that share Abram's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Abram
Names whose popularity has moved with Abram's over the last 50 years.
