The nameAbraham
Abraham is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "father of many nations". The patriarch of Judaism, Christianity and Islam, it is also the name of Abraham Lincoln.
- Boy's name
- Hebrew
- Feast day
Meaning
Abraham comes from the Hebrew Avraham, explained in Genesis as "father of a multitude of nations".
Origin
Hebrew. Abraham is the first patriarch of the Bible, honoured by Jews, Christians and Muslims, who call him Ibrahim.
History
Abraham Lincoln, sixteenth President of the United States, made the name a symbol in America. It is used by Hispanic families too and reached the American top 130. Abe and Bram are its short forms.
Did you know?
- At about 6 feet 4 inches, Abraham Lincoln is the tallest President in American history.
Famous people named Abraham
- Abraham, patriarch of the Bible
- Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States
- Bram Stoker, writer (Abraham)
- Abraham Mateo, singer
Popularity of the name Abraham
Abraham in the United States
Abraham was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 22,248 births over the decade, 22% of all recorded babies named Abraham. Its rise began around 1911, and it peaked in 2016. Half of all babies named Abraham in the United States were born before 1999. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 1,815 births a year on average, against 2,362 in the five years before.
Abraham in the United Kingdom
Abraham was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 777 births over the decade, 40% of all recorded babies named Abraham. Half of all babies named Abraham in the United Kingdom were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 71 births a year on average, against 85 in the five years before.
Abraham in France
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Abraham
Names from the same generation as Abraham, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abraham mean?
Abraham comes from the Hebrew Avraham, explained in Genesis as "father of a multitude of nations".
What is the origin of the name Abraham?
Hebrew. Abraham is the first patriarch of the Bible, honoured by Jews, Christians and Muslims, who call him Ibrahim.
Is Abraham a girl's or a boy's name?
Abraham is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Abraham?
In 2024, Abraham was the 204th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 1,729 births.
What are the variants of the name Abraham?
Variants and related names of Abraham include Avraham, Brahim, Ibrahim and Ibrahima.
What are good sibling names for Abraham?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Miriam, Madelyn, Talia and Joanna for a sister, Emmanuel, Simon, Rafael and Isaac for a brother.
Who are famous people named Abraham?
Abraham, patriarch of the Bible; Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States; Bram Stoker, writer (Abraham); Abraham Mateo, singer.