Abhiram
Representing divine protection or grace.
Name Census estimates that about 1,255 living Americans carry the first name Abhiram. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Abhiram today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Abhiram births was 2016 (104 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Abhiram. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Abhiram is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 13 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.3K
~ 1 in 273,111 Americans
Peak year
2016
104 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,547
Tracked since 1996
Popularity
Abhiram: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Abhiram from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 614 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Abhiram remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Abhiram by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Abhiram during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Abhirams live
The SSA's state-level files cover 9 states and territories. California, Texas, New Jersey recorded the most babies named Abhiram, while Pennsylvania, New York, Michigan recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 58 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Abhiram
The name Abhiram is of Sanskrit origin, with its roots tracing back to ancient India. It is a compound word formed by the combination of two Sanskrit terms: "abhi" meaning "towards" or "towards excellence," and "ram" meaning "to delight" or "to rejoice."
The earliest known references to the name Abhiram can be found in ancient Hindu scriptures, such as the Vedas and Puranas, where it appears as the name of various characters and deities. In the epic Mahabharata, Abhiram is mentioned as the name of a prominent warrior and sage.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Abhiram dates back to the 6th century BCE, when it was borne by a renowned Sanskrit scholar and grammarian from the ancient city of Taxila, located in present-day Pakistan. This scholar, known as Abhiram Acharya, is credited with authoring several influential works on Sanskrit grammar and linguistics.
Abhiram has also been the name of several notable historical figures throughout the centuries. In the 11th century, Abhiram Sharma was a prominent Hindu philosopher and teacher from the Mithila region of India, whose works on Vedanta philosophy were highly influential.
During the Mughal era, Abhiram Khan was a distinguished military commander who served under the emperors Akbar and Jahangir in the 16th and 17th centuries. He played a significant role in the expansion of the Mughal Empire and was known for his bravery and strategic acumen.
In more recent times, Abhiram Babu was a renowned Bengali writer and social reformer from the 19th century, who contributed significantly to the Bengali literary renaissance with his works on social issues and women's empowerment.
Another notable figure named Abhiram was Abhiram Bhattacharya, an Indian classical musician and exponent of the Hindustani classical music tradition, who lived in the 20th century and made significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of Indian classical music.
These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who have borne the name Abhiram, reflecting its deep-rooted cultural significance and enduring legacy across various regions and time periods.
People
Abhiram + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Abhiram as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Abhiram: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Abhiram?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,255 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Abhiram going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 273,111 US residents.
Is Abhiram a common name?
We classify Abhiram as "Rare". It ranks above 91.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,266 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Abhiram most popular?
The single biggest year for Abhiram was 2016, when 104 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Abhiram is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Abhiram a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Abhiram in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.