Avraham
Boy name · #1036 in 2025 · Uniqueness 60/100
In 2025, 214 baby boys were named Avraham, placing it at #1036 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1287, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 8,411 boys born in 2025 was named Avraham.
Babies named Avraham per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 71-year story
Avraham first appears in the Social Security records in 1954, when 6 boys received the name. Its all-time peak is essentially right now: 2024, with 220 babies and a rank of #1013. Names at their peak can keep climbing — or be one trend cycle from the long slide that eventually hits most popular names. 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.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Avraham against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Avraham in class?
Avraham scores 60 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "distinctive" band. That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Avraham is most common
Geography matters for names, and Avraham is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Avrahams were NY (93), NJ (77), FL (14), OH (7). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Avraham
Statistically, parents drawn to Avraham tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Arham, Brigham, Akram, Aram, and Avrohom.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Avraham | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 214 | #1034 |
| 2024 | 220 | #1013 |
| 2023 | 218 | #1007 |
| 2022 | 193 | #1109 |
| 2021 | 165 | #1188 |
| 2020 | 193 | #1046 |
| 2019 | 167 | #1162 |
| 2018 | 175 | #1113 |
| 2017 | 155 | #1195 |
| 2016 | 141 | #1288 |
| 2015 | 138 | #1287 |
| 2014 | 152 | #1205 |
| 2013 | 154 | #1169 |
| 2012 | 134 | #1295 |
| 2011 | 125 | #1350 |
| 2010 | 132 | #1299 |
| 2009 | 147 | #1218 |
| 2008 | 87 | #1736 |
| 2007 | 125 | #1341 |
| 2006 | 87 | #1638 |
| 2005 | 116 | #1307 |
| 2004 | 85 | #1555 |
| 2003 | 99 | #1364 |
| 2002 | 102 | #1305 |
| 2001 | 89 | #1400 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Avraham a popular boy name?
Avraham ranked #1036 among boys in 2025 with 214 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1287.
When was the name Avraham most popular?
Avraham peaked in 2024, when 220 American boys received the name (ranked #1013 that year). That peak is current — the name is at or near its all-time high right now.
How rare is the name Avraham?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 8,411 newborn American boys was named Avraham. It scores 60/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "distinctive".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.