UK boy's name
Avroham
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "father of many nations".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2002. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Avroham is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Avroham popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2002 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3225, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2002, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2002 to 2002. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Avroham is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Avroham. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2003 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Avroham ranked #3225 for boys in England and Wales in 2002, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2002, when 3 boys were registered as Avroham.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Avroham as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3225
2002
Births in 2002
3
Latest year
Peak year
2002
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Avroham mean?
The name Avroham is derived from the Hebrew language and has its roots in ancient Semitic cultures of the Middle East. It is a variation of the name Abraham, which is believed to have originated from the ancient Hebrew words "av" meaning "father" and "hamon" meaning "multitude" or "many." The name is thought to have been first used around the second millennium BCE.
Avroham is a prominent name in the Hebrew Bible, also known as the Old Testament, and is associated with the biblical figure of Abraham, who is considered the patriarch of the Israelites and a significant figure in the Abrahamic religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The name appears frequently throughout the Torah and is mentioned in various contexts, including Abraham's covenant with God and his journey to the promised land.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Avroham can be found in the Book of Genesis, where Abraham is introduced as a prominent figure who embarks on a spiritual journey and establishes a covenant with God. This account dates back to ancient times and is considered a foundational narrative in the Judeo-Christian tradition.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Avroham. One of the most well-known is Avroham Avinu (Abraham the Patriarch), the biblical figure revered in the Abrahamic faiths. In the Middle Ages, Avroham Ibn Ezra (1089-1167) was a renowned Jewish scholar, philosopher, and biblical commentator from Spain. During the Renaissance period, Avroham Zacuto (1452-1515) was a renowned Portuguese Jewish astronomer, astrologer, and mathematician.
In more recent times, Avroham Yitzchak Kook (1865-1935) was a influential rabbi and Jewish thinker who served as the first Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi of British Mandatory Palestine. Avroham Hirschson (1893-1964) was an Israeli politician and one of the signatories of the Israeli Declaration of Independence in 1948.
The name Avroham has a rich history and cultural significance, particularly within the Abrahamic faiths and the Jewish tradition. Its origins can be traced back to ancient Semitic languages, and it has been borne by various notable figures throughout history, making it a name with a deep-rooted legacy.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Avroham by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Avroham was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3225 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Avroham: questions and answers
How popular is the name Avroham in the UK right now?
In 2002, Avroham was ranked #3225 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Avroham most popular?
The peak year on record was 2002, with 3 babies registered as Avroham in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Avroham?
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "father of many nations".
How many people are called Avroham in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Avroham across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.