Avram Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationAH-vrahm / ˈɑːvrəmHebrew; 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)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1950 | 6 |
1951 | 10 |
1952 | 10 |
1954 | 8 |
1955 | 6 |
1956 | 6 |
1958 | 10 |
1959 | 8 |
1960 | 6 |
1961 | 10 |
1962 | 7 |
1963 | 5 |
1964 | 8 |
1965 | 6 |
1967 | 5 |
1968 | 6 |
1969 | 11 |
1970 | 7 |
1971 | 18 |
1972 | 7 |
1973 | 11 |
1974 | 13 |
1975 | 6 |
1976 | 10 |
1977 | 9 |
1978 | 8 |
1979 | 15 |
1980 | 9 |
1981 | 13 |
1982 | 15 |
1983 | 11 |
1984 | 20 |
1985 | 7 |
1986 | 8 |
1987 | 12 |
1988 | 9 |
1989 | 10 |
1990 | 10 |
1991 | 13 |
1992 | 8 |
1993 | 5 |
1994 | 18 |
1995 | 12 |
1996 | 11 |
1997 | 5 |
1998 | 9 |
1999 | 12 |
2000 | 15 |
2001 | 5 |
2002 | 8 |
2003 | 14 |
2004 | 10 |
2005 | 20 |
2006 | 11 |
2007 | 23 |
2008 | 19 |
2009 | 25 |
2010 | 17 |
2011 | 22 |
2012 | 25 |
2013 | 20 |
2014 | 16 |
2015 | 29 |
2016 | 25 |
2017 | 21 |
2018 | 19 |
2019 | 24 |
2020 | 22 |
2021 | 26 |
2022 | 20 |
2023 | 18 |
2024 | 10 |