How Many People Are Named Abram?

Complete statistics for the name Abram: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Abram
Rare
Hebrew

Abram means 'high father' and has roots in ancient cultures, making it both rare and rich in history. Only 1 in 19,079 Americans today have this name, with an estimated 17,296 people bearing it in the US. The majority, 68%, are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~5,238
Living in US
1 in 63,278
Americans
2016
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
High father
🌐
Origin
Hebrew
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Strong Determined
8
Life Path Number

Traditionally, the life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

17,296
Worldwide Bearers
#16,680
Global Rank
🇺🇦 Ukraine
889
🇮🇳 India
512
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
481
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan
388
🇵🇭 Philippines
381
🇧🇷 Brazil
371
🇳🇬 Nigeria
337
🇮🇱 Israel
314
🇵🇾 Paraguay
279
🇬🇪 Georgia
273

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
17,296 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 31
13,517
Would be under 30 (68%)
3,503
Would be 30–60 (18%)
2,849
Would be over 60 (14%)

All 19,869 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2016

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
98
Classic Feel
36
Modern Appeal
84
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Abram Through the Generations

Over the years, Abram has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2016 with 864 births. Today, the name's bearers span across different age groups, but the bulk of them, 13,517, are under 30, indicating its appeal among younger generations. With an average age of 31, it's clear that Abram is a name that's gaining traction in contemporary times.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 2,424
California 1,900
Pennsylvania 1,000
Ohio 636
Illinois 554
Indiana 533
North Carolina 522
New York 517
Florida 506
Georgia 481

⭐ Famous People Named Abram

Abram is a male given name of Akkadian origin, meaning exalted father in much later languages. In the Tanakh, it was originally the name of the first of the three Biblical patriarchs, who later became known as Abraham.…

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✨ Similar Names to Abram

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Abram's Hebrew roots

📄 About the Name Abram

How Many People Have the Name Abram?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,238 people in the United States currently share the name Abram. That works out to roughly 1 in every 63,278 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Abram a Common or Rare Name?

Abram is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Abram Mean?

Abram means "high father" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Abram in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Abram Most Popular?

The name Abram reached peak popularity in 2016, with 864 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Abram?

Approximately 5,238 people named Abram live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 5,238. That works out to roughly 1 in 63,278 Americans.

Is Abram a rare name?

Abram is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 63,278 Americans has this name.

What does the name Abram mean?

Abram means "high father" and comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Abram more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Abram are male and 0% are female.

When was Abram most popular?

Abram peaked in 2016 with 864 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US5,238
All-Time Births5,238
1 in X1 in 63,278
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age31
Peak Year2016
World Rank#16,680
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.