Abram

Abram is a boy's name of English origin meaning “exalted father in much later languages.” In 2024 it was given to 374 boys in the United States.

Abram at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
“exalted father in much later languages”

About the name Abram

Abram belongs to the English & American tradition. Its meaning — “exalted father in much later languages” — is the sense carried by its English roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Abram first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #290 in 1881, and in 2024 374 babies received the name — 19,890 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Abram in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#290 in 1881
Peak year
2016
Babies named Abram in 2024
374
Total since 1880
19,890

Abram in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1307 in 2025
Babies named Abram in 2025
21
Total since 1996
153

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Abram mean?

Abram means “exalted father in much later languages” in its English roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Abram a boy or girl name?

Abram is a boy name. In 2024, 374 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Abram?

Abram comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Abram?

Abram first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #290 in 1881, and 374 babies were given the name in 2024.

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Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.