Abran
Abran is a boy's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Exalted father or father of a multitude.
Origin and history
Abran is a Spanish form and phonetic variation of the biblical name Abram or Abraham. It has a long history of traditional use in Hispanic communities and remains a recognizable, uncommon option in the United States. Today, it serves as an accessible classic name with deep historical roots.
Popularity in the United States
2,115 babies in the United States have been named Abran since 1880. It ranks #2806 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1843.
States where it is most popular
- CA (48.4 %)
- TX (38.5 %)
- NM (10.2 %)
- AZ (2.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 31 |
| 1920-1930 | 84 |
| 1930-1940 | 72 |
| 1940-1950 | 94 |
| 1950-1960 | 87 |
| 1960-1970 | 104 |
| 1970-1980 | 186 |
| 1980-1990 | 262 |
| 1990-2000 | 329 |
| 2000-2010 | 471 |
| 2010-2019 | 311 |
| 2020-2029 | 84 |
Famous people named Abran
- Abran A. Vigil: Politician
Nicknames
Abe
Fun facts
- Abran shares its etymological origin with Abram, the original name of the patriarch Abraham in the Book of Genesis.
- Over 2,000 boys in the United States have been given the exact name Abran since 1880.