Abram
From Latin Abram, from Koine Greek Ἀβράμ (Abrám), from Hebrew אַבְרָם (ʾaḇrām), from אָב (áb, “father”) + רָם (rám, “high, exalted”).
Every Abram since 1880 — 20,244 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Abram
Abram is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #742 in 2025 with 350 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 20,244 American babies have been named Abram. Its peak came in 2016, when 864 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Abram stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Abram year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 350 | #742 |
| 2024 | 374 | #711 |
| 2023 | 374 | #709 |
| 2022 | 434 | #638 |
| 2021 | 478 | #583 |
| 2020 | 511 | #553 |
| 2019 | 609 | #481 |
| 2018 | 699 | #434 |
| 2017 | 744 | #419 |
| 2016 | 864 | #379 |
| 2015 | 840 | #383 |
| 2014 | 833 | #377 |
| 2013 | 807 | #375 |
| 2012 | 755 | #393 |
| 2011 | 614 | #443 |
| 2010 | 488 | #530 |
| 2009 | 554 | #492 |
| 2008 | 478 | #550 |
| 2007 | 463 | #556 |
| 2006 | 414 | #594 |
| 2005 | 433 | #552 |
| 2004 | 378 | #589 |
| 2003 | 263 | #710 |
| 2002 | 197 | #842 |
| 2001 | 215 | #784 |
| 2000 | 205 | #793 |
| 1995 | 161 | #853 |
| 1990 | 125 | #921 |
| 1985 | 151 | #718 |
| 1980 | 150 | #710 |
| 1975 | 98 | #837 |
| 1970 | 42 | #1,278 |
| 1965 | 26 | #1,513 |
| 1960 | 34 | #1,359 |
| 1955 | 35 | #1,273 |
| 1950 | 37 | #1,181 |
| 1945 | 38 | #1,039 |
| 1940 | 24 | #1,368 |
| 1935 | 45 | #940 |
| 1930 | 38 | #1,132 |
| 1925 | 50 | #956 |
| 1920 | 53 | #947 |
| 1915 | 81 | #643 |
| 1910 | 26 | #556 |
| 1905 | 16 | #592 |
| 1900 | 18 | #578 |
| 1895 | 18 | #476 |
| 1890 | 19 | #415 |
| 1885 | 17 | #439 |
| 1880 | 21 | #373 |
Famous people named Abram
- Abram Petrovich Gannibal Engineer · 1696–1781
- Abram Ioffe Physicist · 1880–1960
- Abram Arkhipov Painter · 1862–1930
- Abram Deborin Philosopher · 1881–1963
- Abram Samoilovitch Besicovitch Mathematician · 1891–1970
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abram mean?
From Latin Abram, from Koine Greek Ἀβράμ (Abrám), from Hebrew אַבְרָם (ʾaḇrām), from אָב (áb, “father”) + רָם (rám, “high, exalted”).
How popular is the name Abram in 2025?
Abram ranked #742 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 350 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Abram?
20,244 babies have been named Abram in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Abram most popular?
Abram peaked in 2016, when 864 newborns received the name.
Is Abram a boy or girl name?
Abram is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Abram rising or falling?
Abram is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Abram?
Well-known people named Abram include Abram Petrovich Gannibal (engineer), Abram Ioffe (physicist), Abram Arkhipov (painter).