Abrem
A masculine name of Biblical Hebrew origin meaning "exalted father".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Abrem. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Abrem today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Abrem births was 2016 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Abrem. 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 Abrem. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2016
5 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2016 SSA rank
#12,211
Tracked since 2016
Popularity
Abrem: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Abrem 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 Abrem during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Abrem
The name Abrem is a relatively uncommon given name with origins that can be traced back to ancient times. It is believed to have its roots in the Hebrew language, where it is thought to be a variation of the name Avram, which is a shortened form of Avraham, the Hebrew name for Abraham.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Abrem can be found in the Bible, specifically in the Book of Genesis, where it is used as a variant spelling of the name Abraham. This suggests that the name has been in use for several millennia, and its association with the biblical patriarch Abraham has likely contributed to its enduring presence throughout history.
During the Middle Ages, the name Abrem was occasionally used in various European regions, particularly in areas with significant Jewish populations. It was often adopted by individuals of Jewish descent as a nod to their cultural and religious heritage.
In the 15th century, a notable figure named Abrem ben Isaac Garton, a Jewish scholar and philosopher from Spain, gained recognition for his contributions to the study of the Kabbalah, a esoteric branch of Jewish mysticism. His name serves as an early example of the use of Abrem in the Iberian Peninsula.
Moving forward in time, the name Abrem appeared sporadically throughout various parts of Europe and the Middle East. In the 18th century, Abrem Petrovich Gannibal, a Russian military engineer and nobleman of African descent, made a name for himself as a prominent figure in the Russian Empire.
Another notable bearer of the name Abrem was Abrem Ioannovich Norov, a Russian writer, historian, and diplomat who lived in the 19th century. He is remembered for his literary works and his contributions to the study of Russian history and cultural heritage.
While not as widely used as some other names, Abrem has left its mark on history through the individuals who have carried it over the centuries. From biblical references to scholarly works and military achievements, the name has been associated with a diverse range of notable figures throughout different eras and cultures.
People
Abrem + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Abrem 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
Abrem: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Abrem?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Abrem 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Abrem a common name?
We classify Abrem as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Abrem most popular?
The single biggest year for Abrem was 2016, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Abrem is about 10 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 Abrem in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Abrem a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Abrem 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 Abrem still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Abrem 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 Abrem 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 people have Abrem as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Abrem on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.