Declining since 2020, #4,539 for boys today.
Popularity of Avram since 1950
Babies named Avram per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 64 |
| 1960s | 64 |
| 1970s | 104 |
| 1980s | 114 |
| 1990s | 103 |
| 2000s | 150 |
| 2010s | 219 |
| 2020s | 119 |
Meaning & origin
Avram is a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'exalted father,' drawn from the biblical patriarch Abram before his name was changed to Abraham. The name has never been widely popular in the United States; as of 2025, it holds a rank of 4,539th, with about 1 in 77,640 boys receiving the name. Its popularity peaked in 2015, but usage has been declining since 2020. Avram remains a distinctive choice for families seeking a name with deep religious roots and a strong, traditional sound.
Avram is a Hebrew name (אַבְרָם) meaning 'exalted father' or 'high father.' It appears in the Hebrew Bible as the original name of the patriarch Abraham before God added the 'hah' to form Abraham. The name has been used by Jewish communities throughout history and retains strong ties to religious and cultural heritage.
“Avram” around the world
Where Avram lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Avi, Ram
Sibling names for Avram
Names that share Avram's style, for a brother or sister.
