Avraham
How to say it: ahv-ruh-HAHM · /ˌɑːvrəˈhɑːm/
Hebrew form of Abraham; traditionally interpreted as 'father of many nations' (av hamon goyim).
Avraham was the 759th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 214 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 31% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #699 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #759 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 214 |
| Share of births | 1 in 10,977 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +31% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #699 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,664 among boys’ names, 10 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Long established yet newly rising, Avraham hit its highest point in the 2020s. At its peak today, it is expected to keep climbing.
What goes with it
Deep and resonant in three syllables with soft breath, Avraham feels strong with biblical gravity. Avi provides a shorter companion in style.
Nicknames
- Avi
- Avram
- Abe
Other spellings
Honouring a Avraham in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Avraham is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Hebrew.
In France: #1,664 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Avraham
- Avraham Shlonsky (1900–1973)Israeli poet, translator and editor
- Avraham Hirschson (1941–2022)Israeli politician
- Avraham Dov Ber Lebensohn (1794–1878)Lithuanian Jewish academic
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