Abram
Boy name · #743 in 2025 · Rare
How old is the name Abram? In official American birth records, Abram has been tracked continuously since 1880, giving it 145 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 350 baby boys were named Abram, placing it at #743 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #383, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 5,143 boys born in 2025 was named Abram.
The 145-year story
Abram first appears in the Social Security records in 1880, when 21 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2016, when 864 boys were named Abram — good for #379 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Abram per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Abram against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Abram in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Abram is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Abram will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Abram is most common
Geography matters for names, and Abram is no exception. Adjusted for how many boys are born in each state, Abram is most common in IA (0.7 per 1,000), WI (0.6 per 1,000), LA (0.5 per 1,000), KY (0.5 per 1,000), IN (0.3 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.2 per 1,000 boys. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Abram is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Names like Abram
Statistically, parents drawn to Abram tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Akram, Aram, Abhiram, Bram, and Ahmed.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Abram | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 350 | #742 |
| 2024 | 374 | #711 |
| 2023 | 374 | #709 |
| 2022 | 434 | #638 |
| 2021 | 478 | #583 |
| 2020 | 511 | #553 |
| 2019 | 609 | #481 |
| 2018 | 699 | #434 |
| 2017 | 744 | #419 |
| 2016 | 864 | #379 |
| 2015 | 840 | #383 |
| 2014 | 833 | #377 |
| 2013 | 807 | #375 |
| 2012 | 755 | #393 |
| 2011 | 614 | #443 |
| 2010 | 488 | #530 |
| 2009 | 554 | #492 |
| 2008 | 478 | #550 |
| 2007 | 463 | #556 |
| 2006 | 414 | #594 |
| 2005 | 433 | #552 |
| 2004 | 378 | #589 |
| 2003 | 263 | #710 |
| 2002 | 197 | #842 |
| 2001 | 215 | #784 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Abram?
In official American birth records, the name Abram first appeared in 1880 (over 145 years ago), when 21 newborn boys received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Abram a popular boy name?
Abram ranked #743 among boys in 2025 with 350 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #383.
When was the name Abram most popular?
Abram peaked in 2016, when 864 American boys received the name (ranked #379 that year). Since 2016 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Abram?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 5,143 newborn American boys was named Abram. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.