Is Abraham a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Abraham is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Abraham?

It’s currently ranked #196 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

How do you pronounce Abraham?

AY-bruh-ham · IPA: //ˈeɪ.brə.hæm//

Abraham Boy

Popularity: #196 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationAY-bruh-ham / /ˈeɪ.brə.hæm/

Hebrew; Arabic

Meaning

Hebrew: father of many; Arabic: father of a multitude

Historical & Cultural Background

Abraham is a significant figure in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, regarded as the patriarch of the Israelites, Ishmaelites, Edomites, and Midianites. In the Hebrew Bible, he is known for his covenant with God, which promised him numerous descendants. The name has been widely used across various cultures and languages, reflecting its religious and historical importance.

Trend Summary

Abraham has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a resurgence in recent years.

Variants

Abram
Bram

International Variants

Ibrahim (Arabic)
Abrahão (Portuguese)
Abraham (Spanish)

Famous people named Abraham

Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States, known for leading the country during the Civil War and abolishing slavery.

Abraham Maslow was an American psychologist best known for creating Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

Abraham Van Helmont was a Flemish chemist and physician, recognized for his contributions to the field of alchemy and early chemistry.

Abraham Joshua Heschel was a Polish-born American rabbi and theologian, noted for his work in Jewish philosophy and social activism.

Fictional characters named Abraham

Abraham Simpson is a character from 'The Simpsons,' known as the grandfather of the main character, Homer Simpson.

Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter is a character from the novel and film of the same name, depicting a fictionalized version of the historical figure who battles vampires.

Sibling Suggestions

Isaac Jacob Moses Joseph Samuel David

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Abraham was first seen in the United States in 1880. Abraham has ranked as high as #272 nationally, which occurred in 2016, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Abraham has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Abraham (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	279	17%
NY	271	17%
TX	259	16%
FL	118	7%
AZ	55	3%
NC	48	3%
IL	47	3%
GA	39	2%
OH	35	2%
PA	33	2%
WA	33	2%
MA	31	2%
MD	27	2%
MI	26	2%
VA	26	2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	81
1881	86
1882	91
1883	52
1884	67
1885	86
1886	77
1887	75
1888	78
1889	83
1890	70
1891	62
1892	99
1893	103
1894	73
1895	94
1896	109
1897	62
1898	92
1899	85
1900	100
1901	62
1902	82
1903	95
1904	111
1905	112
1906	122
1907	148
1908	150
1909	163
1910	191
1911	292
1912	533
1913	551
1914	700
1915	790
1916	753
1917	731
1918	757
1919	742
1920	656
1921	683
1922	599
1923	556
1924	554
1925	489
1926	427
1927	406
1928	401
1929	343
1930	344
1931	293
1932	275
1933	246
1934	243
1935	259
1936	214
1937	217
1938	212
1939	197
1940	219
1941	194
1942	234
1943	199
1944	194
1945	205
1946	210
1947	241
1948	252
1949	287
1950	300
1951	285
1952	254
1953	315
1954	304
1955	285
1956	308
1957	273
1958	283
1959	310
1960	293
1961	277
1962	279
1963	275
1964	272
1965	275
1966	253
1967	227
1968	257
1969	302
1970	353
1971	364
1972	388
1973	403
1974	456
1975	501
1976	570
1977	678
1978	689
1979	736
1980	779
1981	813
1982	837
1983	773
1984	851
1985	849
1986	910
1987	907
1988	974
1989	999
1990	1,135
1991	1,161
1992	1,143
1993	1,170
1994	1,225
1995	1,287
1996	1,336
1997	1,428
1998	1,543
1999	1,591
2000	1,686
2001	1,821
2002	1,801
2003	1,896
2004	1,988
2005	2,046
2006	2,208
2007	2,145
2008	2,148
2009	2,110
2010	1,925
2011	1,938
2012	1,954
2013	2,216
2014	2,382
2015	2,454
2016	2,583
2017	2,328
2018	2,372
2019	2,064
2020	1,899
2021	1,913
2022	1,840
2023	1,695
2024	1,729