Abram Boy

Popularity: #582 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationAY-bram / /ˈeɪ.bræm/

Hebrew; Latin

Meaning

Hebrew: exalted father; Latin: father of many

Historical & Cultural Background

Abram is a name of Hebrew origin, derived from the biblical figure Abraham, who is considered a patriarch in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. In the Bible, Abram was the original name of Abraham before God changed it as part of a covenant. The name has been used in various cultures and languages, often associated with themes of leadership and fatherhood. Its usage has persisted through centuries, reflecting its deep historical roots.

Trend Summary

The name Abram has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over recent years.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Abraham
  • Abramson

International Variants

  • Abraham (English)
  • Abramo (Italian)
  • Ibrahim (Arabic)
  • Avraham (Hebrew)

Famous people named Abram

Abram Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States, known for leading the country during the Civil War.

Abram Van Buren was a notable American politician and the son of Martin Van Buren, the 8th President of the United States.

Abram Chasins was an American composer and pianist, recognized for his contributions to classical music.

Abram Tertz was a pseudonym for the Russian writer Andrei Sinyavsky, known for his dissident literature.

Fictional characters named Abram

Abram is a character in the video game 'Fallout 3', serving as a minor NPC.

Abram is a character in the novel 'The Last of the Mohicans' by James Fenimore Cooper, representing themes of survival.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Abram was first seen in the United States in 1880. Abram has ranked as high as #686 nationally, which occurred in 2016, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Abram has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Abram (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 44
13%
CA 37
11%
FL 22
7%
OH 18
6%
AZ 15
5%
LA 15
5%
MO 14
4%
PA 13
4%
IL 13
4%
NY 12
4%
GA 12
4%
IN 11
3%
KY 9
3%
VA 9
3%
TN 9
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
188021
188130
188225
188320
188429
188517
188618
188719
188826
188923
189019
189118
189225
189314
189419
189518
189619
189719
189817
189913
190018
19018
19029
190311
190417
190516
190618
190717
190810
190924
191026
191121
191236
191352
191463
191581
191658
191757
191859
191959
192053
192149
192250
192348
192447
192550
192652
192751
192849
192955
193038
193150
193248
193333
193438
193545
193632
193731
193837
193931
194023
194129
194234
194330
194440
194538
194632
194742
194841
194944
195037
195140
195235
195333
195433
195535
195646
195752
195840
195928
196034
196129
196229
196338
196426
196526
196634
196738
196838
196941
197042
197146
197251
197370
197482
197598
1976129
1977114
1978150
1979147
1980150
1981136
1982179
1983150
1984137
1985151
1986155
1987134
1988131
1989126
1990125
1991133
1992109
1993129
1994161
1995161
1996156
1997162
1998151
1999183
2000205
2001215
2002197
2003263
2004378
2005433
2006414
2007463
2008478
2009554
2010488
2011614
2012755
2013807
2014833
2015839
2016864
2017744
2018699
2019609
2020510
2021478
2022434
2023373
2024374