Abraham is a Hebrew name that means "father of many" or "father of a multitude", the name God gave the patriarch Abram when he promised him countless descendants. Abraham Lincoln made it one of the most honored names in American history. Abraham has been a steady presence in the United States, ranking number 213 in 2000, peaking at number 157 in 2016 and holding between 157 and 218 for the whole past decade; it stands at number 209 in 2025.