Avram
Every Avram since 1950 — 937 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Avram
Avram is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,559 in 2025 with 22 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1950, 937 American babies have been named Avram. Its peak came in 2015, when 30 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 Avram stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Avram year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | #4,559 |
| 2024 | 10 | #7,829 |
| 2023 | 18 | #5,274 |
| 2022 | 20 | #4,866 |
| 2021 | 27 | #3,922 |
| 2020 | 22 | #4,437 |
| 2019 | 24 | #4,236 |
| 2018 | 19 | #4,937 |
| 2017 | 21 | #4,611 |
| 2016 | 25 | #4,105 |
| 2015 | 30 | #3,599 |
| 2014 | 16 | #5,503 |
| 2013 | 20 | #4,634 |
| 2012 | 25 | #4,015 |
| 2011 | 22 | #4,377 |
| 2010 | 17 | #5,271 |
| 2009 | 25 | #4,046 |
| 2008 | 19 | #4,918 |
| 2007 | 23 | #4,252 |
| 2006 | 11 | #6,954 |
| 2005 | 20 | #4,340 |
| 2004 | 10 | #7,023 |
| 2003 | 14 | #5,295 |
| 2002 | 8 | #7,712 |
| 2001 | 5 | #10,718 |
| 2000 | 15 | #4,804 |
| 1995 | 12 | #4,818 |
| 1990 | 10 | #5,022 |
| 1985 | 7 | #5,190 |
| 1980 | 9 | #4,169 |
| 1975 | 6 | #4,844 |
| 1970 | 7 | #3,874 |
| 1965 | 6 | #3,564 |
| 1960 | 6 | #3,686 |
| 1955 | 6 | #3,530 |
| 1950 | 6 | #3,347 |
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Famous people named Avram
- Avram Hershko Chemist · b. 1937
- Avram Grant Coach · b. 1955
- Avram Iancu Politician · 1824–1872
- Avram Davidson Writer · 1923–1993
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Avram in 2025?
Avram ranked #4,559 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 22 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Avram?
937 babies have been named Avram in the United States since 1950, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Avram most popular?
Avram peaked in 2015, when 30 newborns received the name.
Is Avram a boy or girl name?
Avram is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Avram rising or falling?
Avram is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Avram?
Well-known people named Avram include Avram Hershko (chemist), Avram Grant (coach), Avram Iancu (politician).