Avraham
Avraham is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Father of many, father of a multitude.
Origin and history
Avraham is the original Hebrew form of Abraham, meaning 'father of many' or 'father of a multitude'. It holds profound significance in Biblical tradition as the name of the patriarch of the Abrahamic faiths. In the United States, it is widely used within Jewish communities and has seen steady usage.
Popularity in the United States
4,992 babies in the United States have been named Avraham since 1880. It ranks #1724 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #984.
States where it is most popular
- NY (60 %)
- NJ (27.2 %)
- CA (4.7 %)
- MD (3.3 %)
- FL (3.3 %)
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 | 18 |
| 1960-1970 | 57 |
| 1970-1980 | 166 |
| 1980-1990 | 416 |
| 1990-2000 | 641 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,018 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,473 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,203 |
Famous people named Avraham
- Avraham Stern: Paramilitary Leader, Poet
- Avraham Fried: Musician, Singer
- Avraham Even-Shoshan: Linguist, Lexicographer
Nicknames
Avi, Abe, Avi-boy
Fun facts
- According to the Book of Genesis, God changed the patriarch's original name from Abram to Avraham to signify his role as the father of many nations.
- It remains one of the most enduring masculine given names in Jewish tradition across centuries.