Abraham: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced AYB-ruh-ham · 3 syllables
From Middle English Abraham, from Old English Abraham, from Late Latin Abraham, from Ancient Greek (Abraam), from Hebrew ('abraham, “Abraham”). Thomas L.
- Origin
- Hebrew, English, Latin
- Pronunciation
- AYB-ruh-ham
- US rank (2025)
- #209
- US babies a year
- about 1,771 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2010
- Style
- Vintage, Comeback, Biblical, Classic
- Nicknames
- Abe
How popular is Abraham?
Abraham was the #209 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,664 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2010.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #209 |
| England & Wales | #456 |
| France | #631 |
| Norway | #483 |
| Canada | #375 |
| Australia | #454 |
How old are people named Abraham?
Half of US adults named Abraham are older than 32; most are between 19 and 72. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Abraham
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Abraham have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Abraham
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
On these lists
- Classic boy names
- Vintage boy names
- Comeback boy names
- Biblical boy names
- Hebrew boy names
- Latin boy names
Questions about Abraham
How do you pronounce Abraham?
Abraham is pronounced AYB-ruh-ham.
How popular is the name Abraham?
Abraham was the #209 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,664 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2010.
How old are people named Abraham?
Half of US adults named Abraham are older than 32. Most are between 19 and 72.