Abriam
A Hebrew name meaning "exalted father" or "father is exalted".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Abriam. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Abriam today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Abriam births was 1994 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Abriam. 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 Abriam. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1994
5 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
1994 SSA rank
#8,812
Tracked since 1994
Popularity
Abriam: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Abriam 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 Abriam during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Abriam
The name Abriam is of Hebrew origin and dates back to ancient biblical times. It is derived from the Hebrew words "av" meaning "father" and "ram" meaning "exalted" or "high," suggesting a meaning of "exalted father" or "father is exalted." The name is closely related to the more common Hebrew names Abraham and Abram, with slight variations in spelling and pronunciation.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Abriam can be found in the Book of Genesis, where it is mentioned as an alternative spelling of the name Abraham. In Genesis 17:5, God changes Abram's name to Abraham, declaring, "No longer shall your name be called Abram, but your name shall be Abraham; for I have made you the father of a multitude of nations." The name Abriam is considered a variant of this biblical name.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Abriam. One of the earliest was Abriam ben Meir ibn Ezra (1089-1167), a renowned Jewish philosopher, poet, and scholar from Spain. He was known for his contributions to the fields of linguistics, mathematics, and astronomy, as well as his biblical commentaries.
Another prominent figure with the name Abriam was Abriam Petrovich Gannibal (1696-1781), a Russian military engineer and aristocrat who served under Peter the Great. He was the great-grandfather of the celebrated Russian writer Alexander Pushkin and played a significant role in the construction of many fortifications and canals in Russia.
In the 19th century, Abriam Abramovich Norov (1795-1869) was a Russian statesman and historian who served as the Minister of Education and President of the Imperial Academy of Sciences. He was known for his work on the history of Russia and its relations with neighboring countries.
Another notable figure was Abriam ben Shmuel Abulafia (1240-1291), a Spanish Jewish mystic and philosopher who made significant contributions to the development of Kabbalah. He was known for his teachings on the power of the Hebrew language and its mystical properties.
Abriam Kurazov (1783-1848) was a Russian painter and portraitist who worked in the Romantic style. He was particularly known for his portraits of Russian nobility and his depictions of historical events and battles.
While the name Abriam has its roots in ancient Hebrew and biblical times, it has been used across various cultures and regions throughout history, often with slight variations in spelling and pronunciation. The name's meaning of "exalted father" or "father is exalted" has likely contributed to its enduring use and significance in different contexts.
People
Abriam + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Abriam 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
Abriam: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Abriam?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Abriam 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 Abriam a common name?
We classify Abriam 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 Abriam most popular?
The single biggest year for Abriam was 1994, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Abriam is about 31 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 Abriam in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Abriam a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Abriam 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 Abriam still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Abriam 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 Abriam 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 Abriam as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.