Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Abraham.
National Rank (2025)
#209
All-Time Peak Rank
#124 (1911)
Total U.S. Births
103,967
Unisex Distribution99.8% Boy / 0.2% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Abraham Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Abraham
According to SSA data, Abraham achieved its highest historical rank of #124 in 1911. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2016 with 2,584 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 32.2%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Abraham scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-32.2% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record2,584Births in 2016
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:776
1890s:849
1900s:1,145
1910s:6,040
1920s:5,114
1930s:2,500
1940s:2,235
1950s:2,918
1960s:2,711
1970s:5,138
1980s:8,691
1990s:13,021
2000s:19,854
2010s:22,220
2020s:10,755
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesAb-ra-ham
Letter Count7 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with A, a letter used by only 10.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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