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How Many People Are Named Abraham?
Estimated people named Abraham living in the U.S. today
82,488
Gender distribution
100% male · 0% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 102,484
- Peak year: 2016 (2,583 births)
- Estimated living today: 82,488
Abraham by age group — who carries the name today?
Abraham popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Abraham
Abraham has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 102,484 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 82,488 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 4,144 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Abrahams you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Abraham in the US?
An estimated 82,488 people named Abraham are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Abraham rare — about 1 in 4,144 Americans.
Is Abraham a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Abraham is 100% male and 0% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Abraham most popular?
Abraham peaked in 2016, when 2,583 babies were given the name. Its current trend is steady compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Abraham?
Abraham ranks #622 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 42 out of 100 (higher means rarer).