Abram
Abram is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Exalted father or high father.
Origin and history
Abram is a classic name of Hebrew origin meaning 'exalted father'. In Biblical tradition, Abram was the original name of the patriarch Abraham before it was changed by God. In the United States, it has experienced a steady resurgence as a rustic yet timeless alternative to Abraham.
Popularity in the United States
20,244 babies in the United States have been named Abram since 1880. It ranks #834 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #630.
States where it is most popular
- TX (16 %)
- CA (12.6 %)
- PA (6.5 %)
- OH (4.2 %)
- IL (3.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 228 |
| 1890-1900 | 181 |
| 1900-1910 | 148 |
| 1910-1920 | 512 |
| 1920-1930 | 504 |
| 1930-1940 | 383 |
| 1940-1950 | 354 |
| 1950-1960 | 379 |
| 1960-1970 | 333 |
| 1970-1980 | 929 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,449 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,470 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,600 |
| 2010-2019 | 7,253 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,521 |
Famous people named Abram
- Abram Hewitt: Mayor, Industrialist
- Abram Garfield: Architect
Nicknames
Abe, Bram
Fun facts
- According to the Book of Genesis, Abram was renamed Abraham when God made a covenant with him.
- Bram Stoker, author of Dracula, was born Abraham, with 'Bram' acting as a short form derived from Abram/Abraham.