How Popular (or Rare) was Abraham in 1998?

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง England & Wales โ€ข Boy

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#470
1998 Rank
42
1998 Births
#374
Best Rank (2004)
91
Peak Year (2017)
1,955
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 7,392
Rarity Factor (1998)
Popularity Position
Top 12%
Among UK boys' names in 1998
Moderately Popular ยท 1 in 7,392 births

๐Ÿ“Š The Abraham Story

Abraham is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #470 in 1998 with 42 recorded births. This places Abraham in the top 12% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Moderately Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2017 with 91 births ranking #454. In 1998, approximately 1 in every 7,392 boys born was named Abraham. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.

Popularity Trend (1996โ€“2025)

๐Ÿ“… Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from England & Wales; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: Hebrew  |  Meaning: father of many

Abraham is a classic Hebrew name traditionally understood to mean "father of many". It has a strong historical and religious presence and has been used across many cultures for generations.

Abraham is one of the most important figures in the Hebrew Bible and is also central in Christianity and Islam. The name spread widely through religious tradition and remains familiar in many languages and cultures.

Did you know?Abraham began as Abram in the Bible before the name was expanded to Abraham.
Similar namesAbram, Abel, Isaac, Ibrahim, Micah

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