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1997

First Year

2026

Last Year

2021

Peak Year

#5774

Peak Rank

149

Total Count

19

Years Active

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## Meaning & Origin of Amram

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures. 

In the Book of Exodus, Amram is the husband of Jochebed and father of Aaron, Moses and Miriam.

Source: [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amram) (CC BY-SA 3.0). [Read more → ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amram)

### Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

* Biblical
* Biblical Latin
* Biblical Hebrew
* Hebrew

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## The Story of Amram

The earliest SSA record of Amram as a baby boy name dates back to 1997, when 5 babies received it. 2021 was its biggest year on record, with 15 newborns named Amram — #5,774 in the national rankings. The 2020s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 52% of all recorded Amrams. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #6,772 among baby boy names with 11 births, rising sharply (+17% over the past five years). In total, more than 149 Amrams have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

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## Names that sound like Amram

Phonetically similar names — useful when Amram is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. 

* Amraam
* [Amra](/amra)
* Amre
* Amam
* Interim
* [Imran](/imran)
* Omron
* [Cameron](/cameron)
* [Anime](/anime)
* Amorous
* [Camron](/camron)
* [Annum](/annum)

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Amram

What does the name Amram mean?

In the Book of Exodus, Amram is the husband of Jochebed and father of Aaron, Moses and Miriam.

What is the origin of the name Amram?

Amram has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Hebrew, Hebrew.

How popular is Amram in 2026?

In 2026, Amram ranks #6,772 among boys' names in the U.S., with 11 babies given the name that year.

When was Amram most popular?

Amram reached its peak popularity in 2021, ranking #5,774 that year with 15 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Amram most popular?

Amram has historically been most popular in New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Amram.

Is Amram a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Amram is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Amram?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Amram include Ulric, Loui, Calil. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

[👦UlricPeak #5774](/ulric)[👦LouiPeak #5774](/loui)[👦CalilPeak #5774](/calil)[👦KylynPeak #5774](/kylyn)[👦AshirPeak #5774](/ashir)[👦ElisioPeak #5774](/elisio)[👦JavanniPeak #5774](/javanni)[👦DawoudPeak #5774](/dawoud)

## About the name Amram 

Amram is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1997 and has accumulated 149 births in the dataset. Amram's peak popularity came in 2021 when it ranked #5,774\. Use the chart and map above to compare Amram's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 2021 → ](/year/2021)
* [ Names of the 2020s → ](/decade/2020s)
* [ Names starting with "A" → ](/letter/a)
* [ Browse all boy names → ](/names/boys)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
* Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — [Behind the Name ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.