Abraham

Abraham - A very unique male name

Abraham appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #171. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Abraham and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Abraham? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Abraham. The baby boy name Abraham was given to 1,631 baby boys in 2025, ranking #216 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 899 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Abraham peaked in popularity 115 years ago in 1911 on position 125.

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Abraham is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Abraham is currently topping the baby name charts in New York at position #65 - and is the least popular in Louisiana at position #532.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Abraham is where you live.

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Abraham origin and meaning

Hebrew, from the Bible

"Father of a multitude" — the name God gives Abram in Genesis

Abraham is the patriarch of Genesis, renamed from Abram with the promise that he would father many nations. The name has been in American data continuously since 1910, carried in Jewish, Christian, and Muslim tradition alike, and in English it is inseparable from Abraham Lincoln.

Attested etymology

Abraham is a 7 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Abraham, pop culture references for the name Abraham and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Abraham

We've found the following names that sound similar to Abraham, sorted by popularity.

Abram / Avraham / Avrohom / Abran / Abhiram / Abrahan / Avrum / Avrumi / Abrahm / Avrumy /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Abraham

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Abraham a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Abraham?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

AY-bruh-ham · /ˈeɪbrəhæm/

Around the world

• Abraham (Spanish) — Used as-is in Spanish, stressed on the last syllable
• Abramo (Italian) — Italian form of the name
• Ibrahim (Arabic) — Arabic form, borne by the same patriarch as a prophet

Spellings and nicknames

• Abram — Abraham's original name in Genesis, also used as a given name

Nicknames: AbeBram

Famous bearers

• Abraham — Patriarch of Genesis, covenant figure in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam (Biblical) Historical
• Abraham Lincoln — Sixteenth president of the United States, who led the Union through the Civil War (1809–1865) Historical
• Abraham Maslow — Psychologist known for the hierarchy of needs (1908–1970) Historical

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Why parents choose it

Parents choose Abraham for its gravity and warmth — a name with real historical weight that still shortens to the approachable Abe.

Worth knowing

• The Lincoln association is dominant in the United States.
• Some families use the Spanish pronunciation ah-brah-AHM instead; the two pronunciations coexist.