Yoram
A Hebrew masculine name meaning "He is exalted" or "May Yahweh exalt".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Yoram. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Yoram today is around 62 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yoram births was 1968 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yoram. 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 Yoram. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1968
6 babies that year
Average age
62
years old
1968 SSA rank
#4,132
Tracked since 1968
Popularity
Yoram: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Yoram 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 Yoram during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Yoram
The name Yoram is of Hebrew origin, deriving from the biblical name Yorem, which means "the Lord exalts" or "the Lord is exalted." This name can be traced back to ancient times in the Middle East, where it was used among Jewish communities.
The earliest known reference to the name Yoram can be found in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the Second Book of Kings, where it is mentioned as the name of a king of Israel who reigned during the 9th century BCE. This biblical figure, Yoram ben Ahab, ruled the northern kingdom of Israel from around 852 BCE to 841 BCE.
Another notable historical figure with the name Yoram was Yoram Greenberg, an Israeli jurist and legal scholar who served as the Attorney General of Israel from 1972 to 1978. He played a significant role in shaping Israeli law and jurisprudence during his tenure.
Yoram Kaniuk, an Israeli novelist and painter, was also a prominent bearer of this name. Born in 1930, he was a celebrated author whose works explored themes of identity, war, and the human condition. His novels, such as "Adam Resurrected" and "The Last Berliner," received critical acclaim and were translated into numerous languages.
Yoram Gross, an Australian-Israeli animator and filmmaker, is another notable figure associated with the name. He was born in 1926 and is best known for creating the iconic children's series "Blinky Bill," which followed the adventures of a mischievous koala bear. Gross's work in animation spanned several decades and earned him international recognition.
Yoram Yahav, an Israeli actor and director, was also a bearer of this name. Born in 1929, he had a successful career in theater and film, starring in numerous productions and directing several plays and movies. Yahav was celebrated for his versatility and artistic excellence in the Israeli entertainment industry.
While the name Yoram has its roots in ancient Hebrew culture, it has transcended its origins and gained recognition globally, particularly in Israel and among Jewish communities worldwide. The individuals mentioned above represent just a few examples of the diverse fields in which bearers of this name have made significant contributions throughout history.
People
Yoram + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yoram as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Y
Other first names starting with Y with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Yoram: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yoram?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yoram 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 Yoram a common name?
We classify Yoram 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, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yoram most popular?
The single biggest year for Yoram was 1968, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yoram is about 62 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Yoram a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yoram 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.