Avrohom Boy

Popularity: #850 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AH-vro-hom /ˈævroʊhəm/

Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: Hebrew: 'father of many'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Avrohom is of Hebrew origin, derived from the biblical name Avraham, which means "father of many" or "father of a multitude." The etymology traces back to the Hebrew root words "av" (father) and "hamon" (multitude or many). This name appears in the Hebrew Bible, where Avraham is a significant patriarch, recognized as the founding figure of the Israelites, Ishmaelites, Edomites, and Midianites.

The transition of the name into other languages occurred through various translations of the Bible, including the Greek form Abraham, which was used in the Septuagint, and later the Latin form Abraham, which influenced its adoption in medieval Christian texts. Historically, Avraham is a central figure in the Abrahamic religions, including Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

His story is recounted in the Book of Genesis, where he is depicted as a model of faith and obedience to God. The name gained prominence in Jewish tradition, particularly during the Second Temple period, when the reverence for biblical figures was emphasized.

The Christian tradition also adopted the name, recognizing Abraham as a key figure in the lineage of Jesus Christ, which further solidified its significance across cultures. Culturally, the name Avrohom carries connotations of leadership, faith, and familial legacy.

It is often associated with the ideals of covenant and divine promise, reflecting the biblical narrative of God's covenant with Abraham. In Jewish tradition, the name is sometimes used in its Yiddish form, Avrum, which has also been embraced in various cultural contexts.

The enduring legacy of Avrohom is evident in religious texts, prayers, and rituals, where the name symbolizes a foundational connection to faith and heritage.

Famous people named Avrohom

In this section, you will find notable people named Avrohom. 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 Avrohom who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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

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Avrohom Chaim is a rabbi best known for his teachings in Jewish philosophy and ethics.

Avrohom Kahan is a composer best known for his contributions to Jewish music and liturgical compositions.

Sibling suggestions

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

YitzhakMiriamLeahDavidRachelEsther

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Avrohom. 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.

AbrahamAvrahamIsaacJacobSamuelDanielEliNoah

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Avrohom was first seen in the United States in 1955.

Avrohom has ranked as high as #3315 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in New York, New Jersey, Illinois, and California.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Avrohom 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 Avrohom 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 Avrohom.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 88 88
2024 101 101
2023 110 110
2022 92 92
2021 111 111
2020 108 108
2019 92 92
2018 88 88
2017 96 96
2016 103 103
2015 91 91
2014 95 95
2013 105 105
2012 92 92
2011 98 98
2010 82 82
2009 109 109
2008 96 96
2007 80 80
2006 94 94
2005 79 79
2004 77 77
2003 92 92
2002 78 78
2001 75 75
2000 73 73
1999 64 64
1998 63 63
1997 44 44
1996 45 45
1995 32 32
1994 44 44
1993 40 40
1992 56 56
1991 47 47
1990 39 39
1989 32 32
1988 39 39
1987 43 43
1986 41 41
1985 33 33
1984 33 33
1983 27 27
1982 41 41
1981 28 28
1980 20 20
1979 29 29
1978 29 29
1977 20 20
1976 25 25
1975 19 19
1974 15 15
1973 20 20
1972 14 14
1971 12 12
1970 10 10
1969 12 12
1967 10 10
1966 5 5
1965 6 6
1963 5 5
1962 9 9
1961 9 9
1960 9 9
1959 7 7
1957 6 6
1955 8 8

Top States for Avrohom (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 67
73%
NY 25
27%