Abraham, of Hebrew origin, translates to 'Father of Many Nations'. In the Bible, Abraham is considered the patriarch of the Israelites and is revered by Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. He was the husband of Sarah and had two sons, Isaac and Ishmael. The name has been popular throughout history, with notable figures including Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States.
The name Abraham experienced fluctuations in popularity over the decades, with peaks in the late 80s and early 90s, and a steady decline from the late 90s onwards. The highest number of births in any given year was ten, which occurred seven times between 1978 and 2014. However, the total number of births over this period remained consistently below ten per year, with an average of approximately eight births per year.