Abrion
A name of uncertain etymology, possibly of Greek origin meaning "delicate".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Abrion. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Abrion today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Abrion births was 1999 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Abrion. 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 Abrion. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
1999
6 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2016 SSA rank
#12,212
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Abrion: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Abrion from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 6 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
Abrion 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 Abrion 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 Abrion
The name Abrion has its roots in ancient Greek and Latin origins. It is derived from the Greek word "abros" meaning "delicate" or "graceful," combined with the Latin suffix "-ion" which denotes a diminutive or small form. This suggests that the name was initially used to describe someone who possessed a delicate or graceful demeanor.
In the early days of the Byzantine Empire, the name Abrion was sometimes bestowed upon children born into noble or aristocratic families. It was seen as a name that conveyed a sense of refinement and elegance, traits that were highly valued among the upper echelons of society during that era.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Abrion can be found in a historical text from the 5th century AD, where it is used to refer to a minor nobleman in the court of the Byzantine Emperor Theodosius II. This text provides valuable insight into the name's usage during that particular time period.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Abrion remained relatively uncommon, but it did appear sporadically in various historical records and chronicles. One notable figure who bore this name was Abrion of Gascony, a French knight who fought alongside Richard the Lionheart during the Third Crusade in the late 12th century.
Fast forward to the Renaissance period, and we find Abrion Filippi, an Italian painter and fresco artist active in the 15th century. Filippi's works can still be seen in several churches and cathedrals across Italy, showcasing his artistic talents and the enduring legacy of his name.
In the realm of literature, Abrion is the name of a character in the epic poem "The Faerie Queene" by Edmund Spenser, published in 1590. Spenser's use of the name likely contributed to its increased popularity and recognition during the Elizabethan era.
Another noteworthy figure was Abrion Jacobsen, a Dutch cartographer and explorer who lived in the 17th century. Jacobsen is credited with mapping several uncharted regions of the Dutch East Indies (modern-day Indonesia) and his detailed maps were widely used by sailors and traders during that time.
While the name Abrion may not be as prevalent in modern times, its rich history and unique origins continue to captivate those with an interest in onomastics and the stories behind names from different cultures and time periods.
People
Abrion + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Abrion as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Abrion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Abrion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Abrion 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Abrion a common name?
We classify Abrion as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Abrion most popular?
The single biggest year for Abrion was 1999, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Abrion is about 19 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 Abrion in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Abrion a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Abrion 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 Abrion still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Abrion 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 Abrion 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 share the name Abrion?
Find out how many Americans are named Abrion on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.