Noah Boy
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Abraham
BoyHebrew· “father of many”
- Meaning
- father of many
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- AY-bruh-ham
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #209
- US babies 2025
- 1,664
- Best rank
- #124 (1911)
- Peak year
- 2016
Meaning and origin of Abraham
Abraham is a Hebrew name that means “father of many”.
Abraham is the name of the patriarch in the Book of Genesis, regarded as a founding figure in Judaism, Christianity and Islam, where he is known as Ibrahim. In the biblical story his name is changed from Abram, "exalted father," to Abraham, explained in the text as "father of many nations." The name has been used for centuries among Jewish families, and in the United States it is closely associated with President Abraham Lincoln. Abraham feels solid, wise and historic. Abe and Bram are classic nicknames, and Avraham is the Hebrew form.
Popularity over time
Abraham has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 146 different years. Its best national rank was #124 in 1911, and the most babies received it in 2016, when 2,584 were named Abraham. In 2025, 1,664 babies were named Abraham, and it ranked #209 nationally. That is 32% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #203 in 1920, #387 in 1950, #273 in 1980, #213 in 2000, #194 in 2010, and #209 in 2025. Of the 103,967 US boys named Abraham since records began, 21% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 19,854 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Jude, King, Xander, Finn, and Iker.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Abraham ranked highest in New York, Rhode Island, and Texas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New York | #65 | 256 |
| Rhode Island | #140 | 8 |
| Texas | #143 | 267 |
| California | #148 | 262 |
| New Jersey | #150 | 65 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Abraham is usually pronounced AY-bruh-ham, with three syllables. It has seven letters, starts with A and ends in “-am”.
Middle names for Abraham
A few middle names that flow with Abraham: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Abraham
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abraham mean?
Abraham is a Hebrew name that means “father of many”.
What is the origin of the name Abraham?
Abraham has Hebrew roots. Abraham is the name of the patriarch in the Book of Genesis, regarded as a founding figure in Judaism, Christianity and Islam, where he is known as Ibrahim.
Is Abraham a popular name?
Yes. Abraham ranked #209 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Abraham a boy or girl name?
Abraham is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Abraham?
Abraham is usually pronounced AY-bruh-ham. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings