Boy
Abraham
father of multitudes
About Abraham
Consider the gravitas this name brings—centuries of recognition, unwavering dignity, and timeless appeal that transcends fleeting trends. Abraham commands respect in every context, from academic settings to professional environments, offering your son a foundation of strength from day one. This name resists the pressure to conform, standing proudly apart from modern naming fads while remaining instantly recognizable worldwide. The built-in nickname "Abe" provides versatility, allowing for casual warmth when desired while preserving the full name's formality for important occasions. Abraham signals depth, character, and substance—qualities every parent hopes to instill.
Its multicultural recognition eliminates pronunciation barriers, ensuring your child navigates international spaces with ease. The name's enduring presence across generations proves its lasting power, suggesting reliability and trustworthiness that opens doors throughout life. Choose Abraham, and you're selecting more than a name—you're providing a legacy of dignity and respect.
Popularity of the Name Abraham
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #163 | ||||
| 1881 | #146 | ||||
| 1882 | #151 | ||||
| 1883 | #208 | ||||
| 1884 | #199 | ||||
| 1885 | #158 | ||||
| 1886 | #177 | ||||
| 1887 | #168 | ||||
| 1888 | #190 | ||||
| 1889 | #160 | ||||
| 1890 | #192 | ||||
| 1891 | #199 | ||||
| 1892 | #160 | ||||
| 1893 | #145 | ||||
| 1894 | #199 | ||||
| 1895 | #167 | ||||
| 1896 | #153 | ||||
| 1897 | #212 | ||||
| 1898 | #173 | ||||
| 1899 | #171 | ||||
| 1900 | #195 | ||||
| 1901 | #218 | ||||
| 1902 | #197 | ||||
| 1903 | #171 | ||||
| 1904 | #166 | ||||
| 1905 | #171 | ||||
| 1906 | #161 | ||||
| 1907 | #152 | ||||
| 1908 | #159 | ||||
| 1909 | #153 | ||||
| 1910 | #162 | ||||
| 1911 | #124 | ||||
| 1912 | #125 | ||||
| 1913 | #142 | ||||
| 1914 | #141 | ||||
| 1915 | #152 | ||||
| 1916 | #158 | ||||
| 1917 | #171 | ||||
| 1918 | #174 | ||||
| 1919 | #176 | ||||
| 1920 | #203 | ||||
| 1921 | #202 | ||||
| 1922 | #222 | ||||
| 1923 | #237 | ||||
| 1924 | #244 | ||||
| 1925 | #257 | ||||
| 1926 | #275 | ||||
| 1927 | #282 | ||||
| 1928 | #280 | ||||
| 1929 | #300 | ||||
| 1930 | #306 | ||||
| 1931 | #318 | ||||
| 1932 | #331 | ||||
| 1933 | #341 | ||||
| 1934 | #352 | ||||
| 1935 | #341 | ||||
| 1936 | #374 | ||||
| 1937 | #374 | ||||
| 1938 | #388 | ||||
| 1939 | #407 | ||||
| 1940 | #385 | ||||
| 1941 | #418 | ||||
| 1942 | #395 | ||||
| 1943 | #449 | ||||
| 1944 | #439 | ||||
| 1945 | #418 | ||||
| 1946 | #435 | ||||
| 1947 | #435 | ||||
| 1948 | #423 | ||||
| 1949 | #395 | ||||
| 1950 | #386 | ||||
| 1951 | #403 | ||||
| 1952 | #440 | ||||
| 1953 | #394 | ||||
| 1954 | #414 | ||||
| 1955 | #434 | ||||
| 1956 | #430 | ||||
| 1957 | #465 | ||||
| 1958 | #468 | ||||
| 1959 | #455 | ||||
| 1960 | #464 | ||||
| 1961 | #479 | ||||
| 1962 | #477 | ||||
| 1963 | #480 | ||||
| 1964 | #480 | ||||
| 1965 | #469 | ||||
| 1966 | #483 | ||||
| 1967 | #499 | ||||
| 1968 | #472 | ||||
| 1969 | #447 | ||||
| 1970 | #433 | ||||
| 1971 | #423 | ||||
| 1972 | #397 | ||||
| 1973 | #384 | ||||
| 1974 | #360 | #321 | |||
| 1975 | #340 | #298 | |||
| 1976 | #307 | ||||
| 1977 | #289 | ||||
| 1978 | #281 | ||||
| 1979 | #277 | ||||
| 1980 | #273 | ||||
| 1981 | #269 | ||||
| 1982 | #260 | ||||
| 1983 | #268 | ||||
| 1984 | #255 | ||||
| 1985 | #260 | #212 | |||
| 1986 | #247 | #235 | |||
| 1987 | #252 | #254 | |||
| 1988 | #245 | #278 | #319 | ||
| 1989 | #254 | #236 | |||
| 1990 | #244 | #277 | |||
| 1991 | #243 | #329 | #533 | ||
| 1992 | #254 | #521 | |||
| 1993 | #244 | #290 | #438 | ||
| 1994 | #241 | #451 | |||
| 1995 | #232 | #259 | #451 | ||
| 1996 | #227 | #314 | #490 | ||
| 1997 | #216 | #491 | #245 | #471 | |
| 1998 | #208 | #513 | #374 | ||
| 1999 | #214 | #524 | #358 | #460 | |
| 2000 | #213 | #409 | #241 | #390 | #518 |
| 2001 | #200 | #440 | #349 | #422 | |
| 2002 | #204 | #507 | #340 | #314 | #526 |
| 2003 | #195 | #520 | #375 | #501 | |
| 2004 | #193 | #402 | #323 | #423 | |
| 2005 | #192 | #523 | #447 | #479 | |
| 2006 | #182 | #571 | #489 | #512 | |
| 2007 | #188 | #562 | #322 | #471 | |
| 2008 | #186 | #565 | #444 | #510 | |
| 2009 | #180 | #503 | #376 | #471 | #429 |
| 2010 | #194 | #539 | #721 | #531 | |
| 2011 | #192 | #588 | #490 | #522 | |
| 2012 | #191 | #640 | #717 | #422 | |
| 2013 | #182 | #574 | #533 | #373 | |
| 2014 | #181 | #528 | #391 | #501 | |
| 2015 | #170 | #490 | #419 | #410 | |
| 2016 | #157 | #512 | #397 | #490 | #405 |
| 2017 | #169 | #482 | #369 | ||
| 2018 | #163 | #538 | #348 | #383 | |
| 2019 | #191 | #539 | #404 | #534 | #383 |
| 2020 | #201 | #494 | #278 | #528 | #461 |
| 2021 | #202 | #524 | #716 | #380 | |
| 2022 | #203 | #524 | #361 | ||
| 2023 | #218 | #651 | #413 | #555 | #497 |
| 2024 | #204 | #634 | #501 | #429 | |
| 2025 | #209 | #655 | #371 | #477 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Abraham
Names Similar to Abraham
Nicknames for Abraham
- Abe
- Abey
- Bram
Famous People Named Abraham
| Abraham Lincoln | 16th President of the United States |
| Abraham Maslow | American psychologist known for his hierarchy of needs |
| Abraham Joshua Heschel | Jewish theologian and civil rights activist |
| Abraham Benrubi | American actor |
| Abraham Pais | Dutch-American physicist and biographer |
| Abraham Almonte | Dominican baseball player |
| Abraham Woodhull | American spy during the Revolutionary War |
| Abraham Verghese | Indian-American physician and author |
| Abraham de Moivre | French mathematician |
| Abraham Afewerki | Eritrean singer and songwriter |
| Abraham Attah | Ghanaian actor |
| Abraham Kuyper | Dutch politician and theologian |
| Abraham Mendelssohn Bartholdy | German banker and father of composers Fanny and Felix Mendelssohn |
| Abraham Ribicoff | American politician and diplomat |
| Abraham A. Ribicoff | American lawyer and judge |
| Abraham Sarmiento | Filipino writer and journalist |
Characters Named Abraham
| Abraham Setrakian | Character in the book and TV series "The Strain" |
| Abraham Simpson | Character in the TV show "The Simpsons" |
| Abraham Whistler | Character in the movie "Blade" |