Abran
Meaningfather of many · Spanish form of Abraham
- US rank
- #6,143
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,630 in 1984
14 babies were named Abran in the US in 2025. It has dropped 692 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1915–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Abran you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 121,951 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Abran, 14 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Abran would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAbran first shows up in US birth records in 1915, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 110 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1984, when it ranked #1,630. Today it's #6,143, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowAbran was 2.9× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 41,841 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 121,951.
- TrendAbran has slipped 692 places over the last five years and now sits at #6,143. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningAbran is a Spanish form of Abraham, which means “father of many”. Our records link it to Hebrew and Spanish roots.
About the name Abran
Abran is a boy name of Hebrew and Spanish origin meaning “father of many”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-ran”. US birth records list Abran for boys from 1915 to 2025, in 107 of those 111 years. Its best year was 1984, when it ranked #1,630 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #6,143, with 14 babies.
Origin:Hebrew namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 6.5 | 153,846 boys |
| 1920s | 7.6 | 131,234 boys |
| 1930s | 6.8 | 147,059 boys |
| 1940s | 6.6 | 151,286 boys |
| 1950s | 4.3 | 231,481 boys |
| 1960s | 5.5 | 182,815 boys |
| 1970s | 11 | 88,183 boys |
| 1980s | 14 | 70,274 boys |
| 1990s | 17 | 59,102 boys |
| 2000s | 24 | 42,481 boys |
| 2010s | 16 | 60,753 boys |
| 2020s | 8.1 | 122,951 boys |
More Hebrew boy names
- Unisex name: Noah · rest, comfort
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: Elijah · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Levi · joined, attached
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Abran
What does the name Abran mean?
Abran means “father of many” in Spanish, as a form of Abraham.
What is the origin of the name Abran?
Abran has Hebrew, Spanish roots in our records. Other Hebrew names include Noah, James, Elijah.
Is Abran a boy or girl name?
Abran is a boy name.
How popular is the name Abran?
Abran ranked #6,143 for US boys in 2025, given to 14 babies. Its best year was 1984 (#1,630).