Bram Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationBRAM / bræmDutch; Hebrew
Meaning
Dutch: father; Hebrew: son of the father
Historical & Cultural Background
Bram is a diminutive of Abraham, which has biblical origins. In Dutch culture, it is commonly used as a standalone name. The name has gained popularity in various countries, particularly in the Netherlands and Belgium. It is often associated with strength and leadership due to its biblical roots.
Trend Summary
Bram has seen a steady rise in popularity in the United States over recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Abraham
- Bramwell
International Variants
- Abraham (Hebrew)
- Bram (Dutch)
- Bramwell (English)
Famous people named Bram
Bram Stoker was an Irish author best known for his Gothic horror novel 'Dracula'.
Bram Cohen is an American computer programmer and the creator of the BitTorrent protocol.
Bram van der Kolk is a Dutch professional football player.
Bram Nuytinck is a Dutch footballer known for playing as a defender.
Fictional characters named Bram
Bram is a character in the video game 'The Witcher', known for his role in the storyline.
Bram is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball', often depicted as a friend of the main characters.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Bram was first seen in the United States in 1948. Bram has ranked as high as #1351 nationally, which occurred in 2016, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Ohio, and Minnesota. In the past 5 years the name Bram has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Bram (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1948 | 5 |
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1953 | 6 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1971 | 8 |
| 1973 | 19 |
| 1974 | 10 |
| 1975 | 19 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1977 | 10 |
| 1978 | 11 |
| 1979 | 14 |
| 1980 | 12 |
| 1981 | 8 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1983 | 10 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1985 | 8 |
| 1986 | 17 |
| 1988 | 13 |
| 1989 | 15 |
| 1990 | 13 |
| 1991 | 9 |
| 1992 | 12 |
| 1993 | 19 |
| 1994 | 32 |
| 1995 | 23 |
| 1996 | 29 |
| 1997 | 34 |
| 1998 | 23 |
| 1999 | 18 |
| 2000 | 26 |
| 2001 | 25 |
| 2002 | 21 |
| 2003 | 41 |
| 2004 | 30 |
| 2005 | 50 |
| 2006 | 38 |
| 2007 | 34 |
| 2008 | 37 |
| 2009 | 37 |
| 2010 | 38 |
| 2011 | 37 |
| 2012 | 50 |
| 2013 | 55 |
| 2014 | 54 |
| 2015 | 48 |
| 2016 | 72 |
| 2017 | 53 |
| 2018 | 52 |
| 2019 | 36 |
| 2020 | 35 |
| 2021 | 42 |
| 2022 | 32 |
| 2023 | 40 |
| 2024 | 42 |