How Many People Are Named Bram?

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

Bram
Very Rare
Dutch

Bram, a very rare male name, has only been given to 1,481 babies in the US since records began, making it one in 229,347 Americans who carry this unique moniker. With most people named Bram under 30, it's clear this is a genuinely modern name.

~778
Living in US
1 in 426,027
Americans
2016
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

🌐
Origin
Dutch
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Strong Independent Thoughtful
7
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 7 are often seen as deep thinkers and seekers of knowledge.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

36,928
Worldwide Bearers
#23,723
Global Rank
🇳🇱 Netherlands
22,406
🇧🇪 Belgium
6,179
🇮🇩 Indonesia
3,695
🇺🇸 United States
934
🇨🇦 Canada
906
🇮🇳 India
892
🇹🇭 Thailand
221
🇦🇺 Australia
197
🇵🇱 Poland
188
🇲🇼 Malawi
169

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,439 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 22
1,100
Would be under 30 (74%)
354
Would be 30–60 (24%)
27
Would be over 60 (2%)

All 1,481 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
90
Classic Feel
19
Modern Appeal
100
International
98

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

📜 Bram Through the Generations

Since its peak in 2016 with 72 births, Bram has seen a steady rise in popularity, becoming a favorite among younger parents. Today, there are 1,439 people named Bram living in the United States, with the majority, 1,100, under the age of 30. This trend suggests that Bram is a name increasingly embraced by new generations, with fewer individuals aged 30-60 and even fewer over 60.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 51
New York 22
Texas 20
Ohio 11
Minnesota 10
Florida 7
Washington 7
Pennsylvania 5

⭐ Famous People Named Bram

Bram is a given name for a male. It is derived from the name Abraham, and common in Dutch-speaking regions. It can also be a short form of Abraham, Abram or Bramwell.…

Full list on Wikipedia →

✨ Similar Names to Bram

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Bram's Dutch roots

📄 About the Name Bram

How Many People Have the Name Bram?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 778 people in the United States currently share the name Bram. That works out to roughly 1 in every 426,027 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Bram a Common or Rare Name?

Bram is classified as Very 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.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Bram Most Popular?

The name Bram reached peak popularity in 2016, with 72 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 Bram?

Approximately 778 people named Bram live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 778. That works out to roughly 1 in 426,027 Americans.

Is Bram a rare name?

Bram is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 426,027 Americans has this name.

What does the name Bram mean?

The meaning and origin of Bram are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.

Is Bram more male or female?

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

When was Bram most popular?

Bram peaked in 2016 with 72 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 US778
All-Time Births778
1 in X1 in 426,027
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age22
Peak Year2016
World Rank#23,723
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.