How old is someone named Abraham?
The average Abraham is 25 years old.
Half of all living Abrahams are between 11 and 34.
When was Abraham popular?
Abraham is a comeback name. It was common in the early 1900s, nearly disappeared by mid-century, and has returned, peaking again in 2016.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 1,145 | 0 |
| 1910s | 6,040 | 0 |
| 1920s | 5,114 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 2,500 | 280 |
| 1940s | 2,235 | 970 |
| 1950s | 2,918 | 1,900 |
| 1960s | 2,711 | 2,200 |
| 1970s | 5,172 | 4,700 |
| 1980s | 8,753 | 8,200 |
| 1990s | 13,060 | 13,000 |
| 2000s | 19,895 | 20,000 |
| 2010s | 22,252 | 22,000 |
| 2020s | 10,755 | 11,000 |
How many Abrahams are still alive?
About 83,000 Abrahams are alive in the US today. That's 80% of the roughly 100,000 babies named Abraham since 1880.
Most Abrahams ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Abraham?
About one in three living Abrahams are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Is Abraham an old name?
Not really. Abraham is younger than 60 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Abraham will be 36 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Abraham a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.8% of living Abrahams are men.
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Abraham's name twin is Simon. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Simon's age curve is the closest match to Abraham's: 94% alike.
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Questions about the name Abraham
How old is the average Abraham?
The average Abraham in the US is 25 years old. The median is 21, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Abraham?
About 83,000 Abrahams are alive in the US today, out of roughly 100,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Abraham most popular?
In 2016, when about 2,600 baby boys were named Abraham.
Is Abraham a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 36% of living Abrahams, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this