Bram
Bram is a boy's name of Dutch origin.
Meaning
Father of many, or bramble/raven.
Origin and history
Bram originated primarily as a Dutch short form of the Biblical name Abraham. It is also associated with Gaelic roots meaning raven or bramble. In the United States, Bram remains a distinct and moderately rare choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
1,537 babies in the United States have been named Bram since 1880. It ranks #3208 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1680.
States where it is most popular
- CA (37 %)
- NY (15.9 %)
- TX (14.5 %)
- OH (8 %)
- MN (7.2 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 11 |
| 1960-1970 | 26 |
| 1970-1980 | 103 |
| 1980-1990 | 99 |
| 1990-2000 | 212 |
| 2000-2010 | 339 |
| 2010-2019 | 495 |
| 2020-2029 | 247 |
Famous people named Bram
- Bram Stoker: Author, Novelist
- Bram Cohen: Computer Programmer, Entrepreneur
Fun facts
- Irish author Bram Stoker, famous for writing 'Dracula', brought global recognition to the name.
- Bram has long been a top mainstay choice for boys in the Netherlands.