Avraham Boy

Popularity: #726 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AH-vrah-hahm /ˈavʁaːham/

Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: Hebrew: Father of many; exalted father

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Avraham is of Hebrew origin, derived from the root words 'av' meaning 'father' and 'hamon' meaning 'multitude' or 'many'. The earliest form of the name appears in the Hebrew Bible, where it is associated with the patriarch Abraham, originally named Abram.

The transition from Abram to Avraham is significant, as it reflects a divine renaming that symbolizes a covenant with God, promising that he would be the father of many nations. This transformation is documented in the Book of Genesis, which dates back to the 6th century BCE, during the Babylonian Exile, when the Hebrew scriptures were compiled and codified.

Historically, Avraham is a central figure in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, often regarded as a model of faith and obedience. His narrative is foundational in the biblical texts, particularly in Genesis chapters 12 through 25, where his life and covenant with God are elaborated.

The name Avraham has been carried through various translations of the Bible, including the Septuagint in the 3rd century BCE and the Vulgate in the late 4th century CE, which helped disseminate the name across different cultures and languages. Culturally, Avraham embodies themes of faith, leadership, and the establishment of a chosen lineage, making it a name of significant resonance in religious traditions.

The name is often associated with the Jewish practice of circumcision, which is linked to the covenant made with Avraham, marking him as a pivotal figure in Jewish identity. Additionally, the name has various diminutive forms, such as Avi, which are used affectionately in familial contexts.

Overall, Avraham's enduring legacy is reflected in its deep roots in religious texts and its symbolic representation of faith and heritage.

Famous people named Avraham

In this section, you will find notable people named Avraham. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Avraham who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Avraham who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Avraham Burg is a writer and politician best known for his books and his role as a former Speaker of the Knesset.

Avraham Cohen is a scientist best known for his research in the field of mathematics and computer science.

Avraham Tal is a musician best known for his contributions to Israeli music and his albums.

Avraham Ben-Yitzhak is a physicist best known for his work in theoretical physics and contributions to quantum mechanics.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Avraham, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

IsaacJacobMosesDavidSamuelSolomon

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Avraham. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Avraham was first seen in the United States in 1954.

Avraham has ranked as high as #2106 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in New York, New Jersey, California, Maryland, and Florida.

In the past 5 years the name Avraham has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Avraham is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Avraham was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Avraham.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 214 214
2024 220 220
2023 218 218
2022 193 193
2021 165 165
2020 193 193
2019 167 167
2018 175 175
2017 155 155
2016 141 141
2015 138 138
2014 152 152
2013 154 154
2012 134 134
2011 125 125
2010 132 132
2009 147 147
2008 87 87
2007 125 125
2006 87 87
2005 116 116
2004 85 85
2003 99 99
2002 102 102
2001 89 89
2000 81 81
1999 69 69
1998 72 72
1997 65 65
1996 60 60
1995 61 61
1994 54 54
1993 74 74
1992 64 64
1991 63 63
1990 59 59
1989 54 54
1988 44 44
1987 41 41
1986 56 56
1985 43 43
1984 49 49
1983 32 32
1982 38 38
1981 33 33
1980 26 26
1979 22 22
1978 20 20
1977 28 28
1976 19 19
1975 20 20
1974 8 8
1973 12 12
1972 6 6
1971 18 18
1970 13 13
1969 5 5
1968 8 8
1966 8 8
1965 6 6
1964 6 6
1963 8 8
1962 8 8
1960 8 8
1959 7 7
1957 5 5
1954 6 6

Top States for Avraham (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
NJ 83
42%
NY 80
40%
FL 11
6%
CA 10
5%
MD 8
4%
IL 6
3%