Abraham Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Abraham is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Abraham?
Abraham is spelled A-B-R-A-H-A-M. The name has 7 letters.
Abraham at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Father of many.
- Origin
- The name Abraham is commonly associated with the Hebrew Bible and is believed to be of ancient Hebrew origin.
- Pronunciation
- AB-rah-ham · 3 syllables
Abraham Popularity in 2025
Rank#209
Recorded Births1,664
- Boys usage fell 5 places to #209 and recorded 73 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Abraham Mean?
Father of many.
Origin: The name Abraham is commonly associated with the Hebrew Bible and is believed to be of ancient Hebrew origin.
How Do You Pronounce Abraham?
PronunciationAB-rah-ham
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Abraham?
- History
- Abraham is a significant figure in several religious texts and traditions, regarded as a founding patriarch.
Abraham Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2008 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 1,664 | #209 |
| 2024 | Boys | 1,737 | #204 |
| 2023 | Boys | 1,695 | #218 |
| 2022 | Boys | 1,843 | #203 |
| 2021 | Boys | 1,916 | #202 |
| 2020 | Boys | 1,900 | #201 |
| 2019 | Boys | 2,065 | #191 |
| 2018 | Boys | 2,373 | #163 |
| 2017 | Girls | 5 | #15,902 |
| 2017 | Boys | 2,328 | #169 |
| 2016 | Boys | 2,584 | #157 |
| 2015 | Girls | 6 | #14,482 |
| 2015 | Boys | 2,454 | #170 |
| 2014 | Girls | 10 | #10,129 |
| 2014 | Boys | 2,382 | #181 |
| 2013 | Girls | 6 | #14,582 |
| 2013 | Boys | 2,217 | #182 |
| 2012 | Girls | 5 | #16,869 |
| 2012 | Boys | 1,954 | #191 |
| 2011 | Boys | 1,938 | #192 |
| 2010 | Boys | 1,925 | #194 |
| 2009 | Girls | 5 | #17,294 |
| 2009 | Boys | 2,110 | #180 |
| 2008 | Girls | 5 | #17,504 |
When Was Abraham Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2016 · Boys
2,584 recorded births
National rank #157
2015 · Boys
2,454 recorded births
National rank #170
2014 · Boys
2,382 recorded births
National rank #181
2018 · Boys
2,373 recorded births
National rank #163
Where Abraham Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NY | #65 | 256 |
| RI | #140 | 8 |
| TX | #143 | 267 |
| CA | #148 | 262 |
| NJ | #150 | 65 |
| NV | #155 | 20 |
| FL | #176 | 127 |
| AZ | #183 | 47 |