Abrahan
Abrahan is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Father of a multitude.
Origin and history
Abrahan is a variant spelling of the biblical name Abraham, which derives from Hebrew roots meaning 'father of a multitude.' While Abraham is a staple classic, Abrahan appears as a less common spelling variant in U.S. birth records, frequently influenced by Spanish phonetic renderings. It carries a deeply traditional, classical resonance with a distinct visual twist.
Popularity in the United States
1,053 babies in the United States have been named Abrahan since 1880. It ranks #3632 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1854.
States where it is most popular
- CA (83.6 %)
- TX (13.6 %)
- NY (1.5 %)
- FL (1.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 41 |
| 1980-1990 | 122 |
| 1990-2000 | 282 |
| 2000-2010 | 342 |
| 2010-2019 | 188 |
| 2020-2029 | 73 |
Nicknames
Abe
Fun facts
- The name is a spelling variant of Abraham, which in the Bible was given by God to Abram to signify his role as the father of many nations.
- With just over 1,000 cumulative recorded male births in the U.S. since 1880, Abrahan is significantly rarer than the traditional Abraham spelling.