Avram Boy

Popularity: #914 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationAH-vrahm / ˈɑːvrəm

Hebrew; Yiddish

Meaning

Hebrew: exalted father; Yiddish: father of a multitude

Historical & Cultural Background

Avram is a variant of the name Abraham, which has significant religious importance in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. In the Hebrew Bible, Abraham is considered the patriarch of the Israelites. The name has been used in various cultures, often reflecting a connection to Jewish heritage. In Yiddish-speaking communities, Avram is a traditional name that carries familial and cultural significance.

Trend Summary

The name Avram has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a modest presence in recent years.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Avraham
  • Abram

International Variants

  • Abraham (English)
  • Ibrahim (Arabic)
  • Avraam (Dutch)
  • Abramo (Italian)

Famous people named Avram

Avram Grant is an Israeli football manager known for his tenure with Chelsea FC and the Israeli national team.

Avram Iancu was a Romanian revolutionary leader during the 1848 revolutions.

Avram Noam Chomsky is an American linguist, philosopher, and cognitive scientist, widely regarded as one of the most influential intellectuals of the 20th century.

Avram Hershko is an Israeli biochemist who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2004.

Fictional characters named Avram

Avram is a character in the novel 'The Last of the Just' by André Schwarz-Bart, representing themes of suffering and resilience.

Avram is a character in the musical 'Fiddler on the Roof', serving as a representation of Jewish tradition and family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Avram was first seen in the United States in 1950. Avram has ranked as high as #1365 nationally, which occurred in 2015, and has been most popular in New York, California, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Avram has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Avram (2021)

StateBirthsShare
CA 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19506
195110
195210
19548
19556
19566
195810
19598
19606
196110
19627
19635
19648
19656
19675
19686
196911
19707
197118
19727
197311
197413
19756
197610
19779
19788
197915
19809
198113
198215
198311
198420
19857
19868
198712
19889
198910
199010
199113
19928
19935
199418
199512
199611
19975
19989
199912
200015
20015
20028
200314
200410
200520
200611
200723
200819
200925
201017
201122
201225
201320
201416
201529
201625
201721
201819
201924
202022
202126
202220
202318
202410