Abram Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Abram means "exalted father" or "father of many nations".
Meaning of the Name Abram
Abram is a Hebrew name meaning "exalted father" or "father of many nations". It is derived from the Hebrew word 'avram' which means 'high father'. In the Bible, Abram was the original name of the biblical patriarch Abraham before God changed it. The name Abram has strong biblical origins and is often associated with a person of great faith and leadership.
Popularity of the Name Abram
The popularity for the name Abram peaked in popularity in the year 2016 with 863 births, which ranked number 759 out of 30,453 unique names for that year. Abram had the most male births in 2016 with 863, which ranked number 379 out of 14,199 male names. The number of births for the name Abram has declined sharply over the last ten years from 755 births to 429 births, a decline of -43.18%. Among males, Abram has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 755 births to 429 births, a decline of -43.18%.
Nationwide Popularity of Abram
- 20 Year Trend of Abram: 117.77%
- 10 Year Trend of Abram: -43.18%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Abram: -43.18%
Popularity of Abram by State
For males, Abram was most popular in Southeastern states with 120 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 52 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Abram. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | 6 | 685 | < 5 | N/A |
| AR | 8 | 385 | < 5 | N/A |
| AZ | 7 | 733 | < 5 | N/A |
| CA | 41 | 678 | < 5 | N/A |
| CO | 12 | 454 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 15 | 906 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 19 | 519 | < 5 | N/A |
| IA | 10 | 356 | < 5 | N/A |
| ID | 5 | 406 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 14 | 641 | < 5 | N/A |
| IN | 11 | 558 | < 5 | N/A |
| KS | 11 | 315 | < 5 | N/A |
| LA | 12 | 411 | < 5 | N/A |
| MI | 14 | 554 | < 5 | N/A |
| MN | 6 | 731 | < 5 | N/A |
| MO | 16 | 379 | < 5 | N/A |
| MS | 7 | 411 | < 5 | N/A |
| NC | 18 | 537 | < 5 | N/A |
| NE | 5 | 433 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 8 | 1308 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 20 | 501 | < 5 | N/A |
| OR | 5 | 587 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 16 | 569 | < 5 | N/A |
| SC | 5 | 733 | < 5 | N/A |
| TN | 17 | 450 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 52 | 582 | < 5 | N/A |
| UT | 5 | 673 | < 5 | N/A |
| VA | 13 | 543 | < 5 | N/A |
| WA | 8 | 742 | < 5 | N/A |
| WI | 9 | 511 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Abram
- Total Births of Abram: 405 (-5.50%)
- Male Births of Abram: 405 (-5.50%)
Given the downward trend of Abram over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -5.50% decrease in total births, for a total of 405 births in 2024. Male births for Abram have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 405 male births in 2024, a decrease of -5.50%.