Abram Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Abram is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Abram?
Abram is spelled A-B-R-A-M. The name has 5 letters.
Abram at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Father [of many]; exalted father.
- Origin
- Abram is a biblical name of ancient Hebrew origin.
- Pronunciation
- AY-bram · 2 syllables
Abram Popularity in 2025
Rank#742
Recorded Births350
- Boys usage fell 31 places to #742 and recorded 24 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 Abram Mean?
Father [of many]; exalted father.
Origin: Abram is a biblical name of ancient Hebrew origin.
How Do You Pronounce Abram?
PronunciationAY-bram
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Abram?
- History
- The name Abram is associated with the Hebrew Bible, where it is borne by a patriarch who is also known by the later name Abraham.
Abram Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 350 | #742 |
| 2024 | Boys | 374 | #711 |
| 2023 | Boys | 374 | #709 |
| 2022 | Boys | 434 | #638 |
| 2021 | Boys | 478 | #583 |
| 2020 | Boys | 511 | #553 |
| 2019 | Boys | 609 | #481 |
| 2018 | Boys | 699 | #434 |
| 2017 | Boys | 744 | #419 |
| 2016 | Boys | 864 | #379 |
| 2015 | Boys | 840 | #383 |
| 2014 | Boys | 833 | #377 |
| 2013 | Boys | 807 | #375 |
| 2012 | Boys | 755 | #393 |
| 2011 | Boys | 614 | #443 |
| 2010 | Boys | 488 | #530 |
| 2009 | Boys | 554 | #492 |
| 2008 | Boys | 478 | #550 |
| 2007 | Boys | 463 | #556 |
| 2006 | Boys | 414 | #594 |
| 2005 | Boys | 433 | #552 |
| 2004 | Boys | 378 | #589 |
| 2003 | Boys | 263 | #710 |
| 2002 | Boys | 197 | #842 |
When Was Abram 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
864 recorded births
National rank #379
2015 · Boys
840 recorded births
National rank #383
2014 · Boys
833 recorded births
National rank #377
2013 · Boys
807 recorded births
National rank #375
Where Abram 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 |
|---|---|---|
| IA | #346 | 10 |
| WI | #393 | 13 |
| LA | #450 | 10 |
| KY | #450 | 10 |
| OK | #504 | 8 |
| IN | #579 | 11 |
| TX | #612 | 50 |
| AZ | #634 | 10 |