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).

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