Rising since 1988, #1,034 for boys today.
Popularity of Avraham since 1954
Babies named Avraham per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 18 |
| 1960s | 57 |
| 1970s | 166 |
| 1980s | 416 |
| 1990s | 641 |
| 2000s | 1,018 |
| 2010s | 1,473 |
| 2020s | 1,203 |
Meaning & origin
Avraham, the Hebrew original of Abraham, has been used steadily in Jewish communities for centuries but entered U.S. records in 1954. Its recent climb in popularity reflects a broader revival of traditional biblical names: since 1988 it has been rising, reaching its peak rank in 2024. In 2025 it ranked 1,034, given to about 1 in 7,982 boys. The name is most common in states with large Jewish populations, such as New Jersey, New York, and Florida. Avraham offers a direct connection to the patriarch of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, and its strong consonants and three-syllable rhythm make it distinctive yet familiar.
Avraham is the Hebrew original of the biblical name Abraham. In the Book of Genesis, God changes Abram's name to Abraham, promising he will be the father of many nations. The name has been borne prominently in Jewish communities around the world for millennia.
Where Avraham is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Avraham” around the world
Where Avraham lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Avi, Avri, Avrom
Sibling names for Avraham
Names that share Avraham's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Sarah, Rivka, Leah, Rachel, Esther, Bracha, Faiga, Ruchel, Shulamis, Yitta, Chavie, Nechuma, Yehudit
Brothers: Yitzchak, Yaakov, Yosef, Moshe, David, Chaim, Dovid, Efraim, Herschel, Shlomo, Shmuel, Shulem, Simcha, Yisroel, Arye, Bentzion, Elimelech, Leib, Pinchos, Shloma, Yehudah, Yeshaya, Elchonon, Kalman, Mordche, Nachum, Schneur, Yechezkel, Yerachmiel, Yochanan, Zalman, Zalmen, Chayim, Peretz, Shloima, Yitzhak, Yossef
