Boy nameCurrently #204 in the USFalling
Abraham
//ˈeɪbɹəˌhæm//
3 syllablesPeak year: 20167 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Abraham's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Abraham's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Abraham |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 81 |
| 1881 | 86 |
| 1882 | 91 |
| 1883 | 52 |
| 1884 | 67 |
| 1885 | 86 |
| 1886 | 77 |
| 1887 | 75 |
| 1888 | 78 |
| 1889 | 83 |
| 1890 | 70 |
| 1891 | 62 |
| 1892 | 99 |
| 1893 | 103 |
| 1894 | 73 |
| 1895 | 94 |
| 1896 | 109 |
| 1897 | 62 |
| 1898 | 92 |
| 1899 | 85 |
| 1900 | 100 |
| 1901 | 62 |
| 1902 | 82 |
| 1903 | 95 |
| 1904 | 111 |
| 1905 | 112 |
| 1906 | 122 |
| 1907 | 148 |
| 1908 | 150 |
| 1909 | 163 |
| 1910 | 191 |
| 1911 | 292 |
| 1912 | 533 |
| 1913 | 551 |
| 1914 | 700 |
| 1915 | 790 |
| 1916 | 753 |
| 1917 | 731 |
| 1918 | 757 |
| 1919 | 742 |
| 1920 | 656 |
| 1921 | 683 |
| 1922 | 599 |
| 1923 | 556 |
| 1924 | 554 |
| 1925 | 489 |
| 1926 | 427 |
| 1927 | 406 |
| 1928 | 401 |
| 1929 | 343 |
| 1930 | 344 |
| 1931 | 293 |
| 1932 | 275 |
| 1933 | 246 |
| 1934 | 243 |
| 1935 | 259 |
| 1936 | 214 |
| 1937 | 217 |
| 1938 | 212 |
| 1939 | 197 |
| 1940 | 219 |
| 1941 | 194 |
| 1942 | 234 |
| 1943 | 199 |
| 1944 | 194 |
| 1945 | 205 |
| 1946 | 210 |
| 1947 | 241 |
| 1948 | 252 |
| 1949 | 287 |
| 1950 | 300 |
| 1951 | 285 |
| 1952 | 254 |
| 1953 | 315 |
| 1954 | 304 |
| 1955 | 285 |
| 1956 | 308 |
| 1957 | 273 |
| 1958 | 283 |
| 1959 | 310 |
| 1960 | 293 |
| 1961 | 277 |
| 1962 | 279 |
| 1963 | 275 |
| 1964 | 272 |
| 1965 | 275 |
| 1966 | 253 |
| 1967 | 227 |
| 1968 | 257 |
| 1969 | 302 |
| 1970 | 353 |
| 1971 | 369 |
| 1972 | 388 |
| 1973 | 403 |
| 1974 | 462 |
| 1975 | 506 |
| 1976 | 570 |
| 1977 | 678 |
| 1978 | 699 |
| 1979 | 744 |
| 1980 | 779 |
| 1981 | 813 |
| 1982 | 847 |
| 1983 | 782 |
| 1984 | 861 |
| 1985 | 857 |
| 1986 | 918 |
| 1987 | 917 |
| 1988 | 974 |
| 1989 | 1,006 |
| 1990 | 1,140 |
| 1991 | 1,166 |
| 1992 | 1,143 |
| 1993 | 1,177 |
| 1994 | 1,234 |
| 1995 | 1,287 |
| 1996 | 1,336 |
| 1997 | 1,428 |
| 1998 | 1,548 |
| 1999 | 1,599 |
| 2000 | 1,694 |
| 2001 | 1,826 |
| 2002 | 1,801 |
| 2003 | 1,902 |
| 2004 | 1,995 |
| 2005 | 2,051 |
| 2006 | 2,208 |
| 2007 | 2,145 |
| 2008 | 2,153 |
| 2009 | 2,115 |
| 2010 | 1,925 |
| 2011 | 1,938 |
| 2012 | 1,959 |
| 2013 | 2,222 |
| 2014 | 2,392 |
| 2015 | 2,460 |
| 2016 | 2,583 |
| 2017 | 2,333 |
| 2018 | 2,372 |
| 2019 | 2,064 |
| 2020 | 1,899 |
| 2021 | 1,913 |
| 2022 | 1,840 |
| 2023 | 1,695 |
| 2024 | 1,729 |
Abraham through the decades
- Abraham peaked in 2016, when 2,583 babies were named Abraham in the US.
- Abraham currently ranks #204 in the US and is cooling off.