Ibrahim
Borrowed from Arabic إِبْرَاهِيم (ʔibrāhīm), borrowed from Aramaic אַבְרָהָם (ʾaḇrāhām), borrowed from Biblical Hebrew אַבְרָהָם (ʔaḇrɔhɔm).
Every Ibrahim since 1954 — 17,907 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ibrahim
Ibrahim is moderately common for boys in the United States, ranked #351 in 2025 with 939 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1954, 17,907 American babies have been named Ibrahim. Its peak came in 2025, when 939 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 Ibrahim stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ibrahim year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 939 | #351 |
| 2024 | 923 | #359 |
| 2023 | 775 | #412 |
| 2022 | 766 | #419 |
| 2021 | 664 | #456 |
| 2020 | 673 | #441 |
| 2019 | 820 | #383 |
| 2018 | 791 | #402 |
| 2017 | 815 | #390 |
| 2016 | 816 | #394 |
| 2015 | 699 | #436 |
| 2014 | 649 | #456 |
| 2013 | 631 | #451 |
| 2012 | 549 | #488 |
| 2011 | 575 | #467 |
| 2010 | 532 | #488 |
| 2009 | 465 | #569 |
| 2008 | 428 | #590 |
| 2007 | 435 | #587 |
| 2006 | 417 | #588 |
| 2005 | 385 | #587 |
| 2004 | 379 | #587 |
| 2003 | 341 | #612 |
| 2002 | 284 | #659 |
| 2001 | 269 | #676 |
| 2000 | 255 | #693 |
| 1995 | 157 | #867 |
| 1990 | 140 | #866 |
| 1985 | 67 | #1,141 |
| 1980 | 53 | #1,277 |
| 1975 | 41 | #1,365 |
| 1970 | 11 | #2,970 |
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Famous people named Ibrahim
- Ibrahim of the Ottoman Empire Politician · 1615–1648
- Ibrahim Pasha of Egypt Politician · 1789–1848
- Ibrahim Rugova Politician · 1944–2006
- Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta Politician · b. 1945
- Ibrahim Ferrer Singer · 1927–2005
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ibrahim mean?
Borrowed from Arabic إِبْرَاهِيم (ʔibrāhīm), borrowed from Aramaic אַבְרָהָם (ʾaḇrāhām), borrowed from Biblical Hebrew אַבְרָהָם (ʔaḇrɔhɔm).
How popular is the name Ibrahim in 2025?
Ibrahim ranked #351 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 939 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ibrahim?
17,907 babies have been named Ibrahim in the United States since 1954, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ibrahim most popular?
Ibrahim peaked in 2025, when 939 newborns received the name.
Is Ibrahim a boy or girl name?
Ibrahim is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ibrahim rising or falling?
Ibrahim is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ibrahim?
Well-known people named Ibrahim include Ibrahim of the Ottoman Empire (politician), Ibrahim Pasha of Egypt (politician), Ibrahim Rugova (politician).