Avraham
From transliterations of modern pronunciations of Hebrew אַבְרָהָם (Avrahám).
Every Avraham since 1954 — 4,992 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Avraham
Avraham is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,034 in 2025 with 214 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1954, 4,992 American babies have been named Avraham. Its peak came in 2024, when 220 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Avraham stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Avraham year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 214 | #1,034 |
| 2024 | 220 | #1,013 |
| 2023 | 218 | #1,007 |
| 2022 | 193 | #1,109 |
| 2021 | 165 | #1,188 |
| 2020 | 193 | #1,046 |
| 2019 | 167 | #1,163 |
| 2018 | 175 | #1,113 |
| 2017 | 155 | #1,196 |
| 2016 | 141 | #1,288 |
| 2015 | 138 | #1,288 |
| 2014 | 152 | #1,206 |
| 2013 | 154 | #1,169 |
| 2012 | 134 | #1,296 |
| 2011 | 125 | #1,350 |
| 2010 | 132 | #1,299 |
| 2009 | 147 | #1,219 |
| 2008 | 87 | #1,738 |
| 2007 | 125 | #1,341 |
| 2006 | 87 | #1,639 |
| 2005 | 116 | #1,307 |
| 2004 | 85 | #1,555 |
| 2003 | 99 | #1,364 |
| 2002 | 102 | #1,306 |
| 2001 | 89 | #1,402 |
| 2000 | 81 | #1,499 |
| 1995 | 61 | #1,550 |
| 1990 | 59 | #1,466 |
| 1985 | 43 | #1,525 |
| 1980 | 26 | #2,063 |
| 1975 | 20 | #2,212 |
| 1970 | 13 | #2,631 |
| 1965 | 6 | #3,563 |
| 1960 | 8 | #3,104 |
| 1955 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
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Famous people named Avraham
- Avraham Stern Writer · 1907–1942
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Avraham mean?
From transliterations of modern pronunciations of Hebrew אַבְרָהָם (Avrahám).
How popular is the name Avraham in 2025?
Avraham ranked #1,034 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 214 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Avraham?
4,992 babies have been named Avraham in the United States since 1954, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Avraham most popular?
Avraham peaked in 2024, when 220 newborns received the name.
Is Avraham a boy or girl name?
Avraham is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Avraham rising or falling?
Avraham is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Avraham?
Well-known people named Avraham include Avraham Stern (writer).