How Many People Are Named Ebrahim?

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

Ebrahim
Very Rare
Arabic

Ebrahim, a very rare male name, is held by just 580 people in the US today, making up 1 in 568,949 Americans. The majority of those named Ebrahim are under 30, giving it a modern vibe.

~1,393
Living in US
1 in 237,939
Americans
2016
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
God's promise
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Trustworthy Compassionate Inspiring
11
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 11 represents a spiritual leader, someone that's destined to inspire others.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

697,522
Worldwide Bearers
#1,388
Global Rank
🇮🇷 Iran
407,287
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
98,252
🇪🇬 Egypt
55,826
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
48,608
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
21,079
🇮🇳 India
15,030
🇵🇭 Philippines
12,930
🇿🇦 South Africa
12,461
🇸🇩 Sudan
9,321
🇱🇾 Libya
4,040

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
580 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 16
503
Would be under 30 (85%)
86
Would be 30–60 (15%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 589 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: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
82
Classic Feel
15
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

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

📜 Ebrahim Through the Generations

Ebrahim has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2016 with 36 births. Today, the average age of someone named Ebrahim is 16, with 503 under-30 and only 86 aged between 30 and 60. This indicates a name that's becoming increasingly popular among younger generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 65
California 26
Texas 10
New Jersey 5

✨ Similar Names to Ebrahim

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ebrahim's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Ebrahim

How Many People Have the Name Ebrahim?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,393 people in the United States currently share the name Ebrahim. That works out to roughly 1 in every 237,939 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ebrahim a Common or Rare Name?

Ebrahim 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.

What Does the Name Ebrahim Mean?

Ebrahim means "God's promise" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Ebrahim Most Popular?

The name Ebrahim reached peak popularity in 2016, with 36 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Ebrahim?

Approximately 1,393 people named Ebrahim live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,393. That works out to roughly 1 in 237,939 Americans.

Is Ebrahim a rare name?

Ebrahim is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 237,939 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ebrahim mean?

Ebrahim means "God's promise" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Ebrahim more male or female?

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

When was Ebrahim most popular?

Ebrahim peaked in 2016 with 36 births that year. Current trend: 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 US1,393
All-Time Births1,393
1 in X1 in 237,939
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age16
Peak Year2016
World Rank#1,388
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.