Avraham Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationAH-vrah-hahm / ˈavʁaːhamHebrew
Meaning
Hebrew: Father of many; exalted father
Historical & Cultural Background
Avraham is a significant figure in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, known as the patriarch of the Israelites. The name is derived from the Hebrew root meaning 'father' and is associated with the biblical Abraham, who is considered a model of faith. The name has been widely used in Jewish communities and has variations in many languages. It symbolizes leadership and covenant in religious texts.
Trend Summary
The name Avraham has seen consistent use within Jewish communities, with variations like Abraham being more common in broader contexts.
Similar Names
Variants
- Avram
- Abraham
International Variants
- Ibrahim (Arabic)
- Abraham (Latin)
- Avraam (Dutch)
- Avraham (Yiddish)
Famous people named Avraham
Avraham Ben-Yitzhak was a prominent Israeli politician and member of the Knesset.
Avraham Burg is an Israeli author and former speaker of the Knesset.
Avraham Cohen was a notable Israeli mathematician known for his work in number theory.
Avraham Shalom was a former head of the Israeli Shin Bet security service.
Fictional characters named Avraham
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Avraham was first seen in the United States in 1954. Avraham has ranked as high as #1158 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in New York, California, Maryland, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Avraham has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Avraham (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 80 | |
| FL | 11 | |
| CA | 10 | |
| MD | 8 | |
| IL | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1954 | 6 |
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1959 | 7 |
| 1960 | 8 |
| 1962 | 8 |
| 1963 | 8 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1966 | 8 |
| 1968 | 8 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1970 | 13 |
| 1971 | 18 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 12 |
| 1974 | 8 |
| 1975 | 20 |
| 1976 | 19 |
| 1977 | 28 |
| 1978 | 20 |
| 1979 | 22 |
| 1980 | 26 |
| 1981 | 33 |
| 1982 | 38 |
| 1983 | 32 |
| 1984 | 49 |
| 1985 | 43 |
| 1986 | 56 |
| 1987 | 41 |
| 1988 | 44 |
| 1989 | 54 |
| 1990 | 59 |
| 1991 | 63 |
| 1992 | 64 |
| 1993 | 74 |
| 1994 | 54 |
| 1995 | 61 |
| 1996 | 60 |
| 1997 | 65 |
| 1998 | 72 |
| 1999 | 69 |
| 2000 | 81 |
| 2001 | 89 |
| 2002 | 102 |
| 2003 | 99 |
| 2004 | 85 |
| 2005 | 116 |
| 2006 | 87 |
| 2007 | 125 |
| 2008 | 87 |
| 2009 | 147 |
| 2010 | 132 |
| 2011 | 125 |
| 2012 | 134 |
| 2013 | 154 |
| 2014 | 152 |
| 2015 | 138 |
| 2016 | 141 |
| 2017 | 155 |
| 2018 | 175 |
| 2019 | 167 |
| 2020 | 193 |
| 2021 | 165 |
| 2022 | 192 |
| 2023 | 218 |
| 2024 | 216 |