Abraham
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Father of Many; Father of a Multitude
Background: The name Abraham originates from the Hebrew name 'Avraham,' which means 'father of many' or 'father of a multitude.' This name is also related to the Arabic 'Ibrahim,' which conveys a similar meaning. The evolution from 'Avraham' to 'Ibrahim' showcases cross-cultural adaptations of the name.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#307
Total births
102,484
Most popular decade
2010s
(66,744 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-24 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
99.8% male
0.2% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 81
- First year rank
- #163
- Peak year
- 2016
- Peak year births
- 2,583
- Peak rank
- #157
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 1,729
- Recent rank
- #204
Female
- First year
- 1971
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #8,323
- Peak year
- 1978
- Peak year births
- 10
- Peak rank
- #5,958
- Most recent year
- 2017
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #15,899
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).