Abiram
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "exalted father" or "my father is exalted."
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Abiram. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Abiram today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Abiram births was 2012 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Abiram. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Abiram. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
2012
7 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2012 SSA rank
#9,725
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Abiram: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Abiram from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 7 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Abiram 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 Abiram during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Abiram
The name Abiram has its origins in the Hebrew language and culture, tracing back to ancient times. It is derived from the Hebrew words "av," meaning "father," and "ram," meaning "exalted" or "high." Essentially, the name Abiram translates to "exalted father" or "father is exalted."
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Abiram is found in the Book of Numbers in the Hebrew Bible, where it refers to a man who rebelled against Moses and Aaron during the Israelites' exodus from Egypt. This biblical reference suggests that the name was in use among the Israelites during the ancient period.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Abiram. One of the earliest known was Abiram ben Shimon, a Jewish scholar and teacher who lived in Palestine during the 3rd century CE. He is mentioned in the Talmud, a central text of Rabbinic Judaism.
Another prominent figure with this name was Abiram ben Rav Huna, a Jewish scholar and rabbi who lived in Babylon during the 4th century CE. He is noted for his contributions to the development of Jewish law and his teachings, which are recorded in the Talmud.
In the medieval period, Abiram ben Shefatiah was a Jewish scholar and poet who lived in Spain during the 11th century. He is known for his Hebrew poetry and his works on Jewish law and philosophy.
Moving forward in time, Abiram ben Rav Huna ben Rav Yitzhak was a Jewish scholar and rabbi who lived in Germany during the 13th century. He is credited with authoring several influential works on Jewish law and tradition.
Finally, in more recent history, Abiram Gonen was an Israeli military leader and politician who served as a member of the Knesset (Israeli parliament) from 1959 to 1969. He played a significant role in the Israeli War of Independence and later held positions in the Israeli government.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Abiram, which has its roots in ancient Hebrew culture and language, and has been carried forward through various traditions and communities over the centuries.
People
Abiram + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Abiram as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Abiram: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Abiram?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Abiram 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 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Abiram a common name?
We classify Abiram as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Abiram most popular?
The single biggest year for Abiram was 2012, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Abiram is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Abiram in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Abiram a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Abiram 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.
Is Abiram still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Abiram in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Abiram can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Abiram?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.