Avram is of Hebrew origin, derived from the word "av" meaning "father." It is a variant spelling of Abraham, which is considered one of the most important figures in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions. Avram was the original name given to Abraham before he received his covenant with God, as recorded in the Book of Genesis. The name has been widely used throughout history, particularly among Jews and other Semitic peoples. It is also associated with notable figures such as Avram Grant, a former Chelsea manager, and Avram Davidson, an American science fiction writer.
The name Avram experienced fluctuating popularity over time, with peaks in recent years. From 1950 to around the late 1960s and early 1970s, the number of births annually ranged between 5 to 18, reaching a significant spike at 18 births in 1971. After the mid-1970s, there was another peak in the late 1980s with around 20 births annually from 1984 to 1986. The name's popularity started to consistently rise again after the year 2000, reaching its highest point recently with over 25 births recorded in 2007 and maintaining a high number of births each year until 2023, with totals ranging from 18 to 29 births annually. Overall, there have been 903 total births named Avram since 1950.