Avram
Avram is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Exalted father.
Origin and history
Avram is a traditional Hebrew name meaning 'exalted father' or 'father of heights'. It is the original biblical name of the patriarch Abraham before it was lengthened by God. In the United States, it remains a uncommon but classic choice primarily used within Jewish communities.
Popularity in the United States
937 babies in the United States have been named Avram since 1880. It ranks #3742 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1808.
States where it is most popular
- NY (61 %)
- CA (30.5 %)
- TX (8.5 %)
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 | 64 |
| 1960-1970 | 64 |
| 1970-1980 | 104 |
| 1980-1990 | 114 |
| 1990-2000 | 103 |
| 2000-2010 | 150 |
| 2010-2019 | 219 |
| 2020-2029 | 119 |
Famous people named Avram
- Avram Davidson: Writer, Author
- Avram Grant: Football Manager, Coach
- Avram Noam Chomsky: Linguist, Philosopher
Nicknames
Avi, Abe
Fun facts
- In the Book of Genesis, Avram was the original name given to Abraham before God renamed him.
- Avram represents the direct Hebrew transliteration, whereas Abraham is the Anglicized form.