Ebrahim
Every Ebrahim since 1981 — 616 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ebrahim
Ebrahim is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,976 in 2025 with 27 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1981, 616 American babies have been named Ebrahim. Its peak came in 2016, when 36 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ebrahim stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ebrahim year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | #3,976 |
| 2024 | 30 | #3,719 |
| 2023 | 20 | #4,927 |
| 2022 | 21 | #4,747 |
| 2021 | 27 | #3,938 |
| 2020 | 21 | #4,585 |
| 2019 | 20 | #4,843 |
| 2018 | 26 | #4,025 |
| 2017 | 29 | #3,701 |
| 2016 | 36 | #3,178 |
| 2015 | 23 | #4,330 |
| 2014 | 29 | #3,638 |
| 2013 | 22 | #4,365 |
| 2012 | 18 | #5,093 |
| 2011 | 12 | #6,706 |
| 2010 | 12 | #6,792 |
| 2009 | 16 | #5,631 |
| 2008 | 8 | #9,225 |
| 2007 | 14 | #6,004 |
| 2006 | 21 | #4,396 |
| 2005 | 20 | #4,367 |
| 2004 | 17 | #4,855 |
| 2003 | 10 | #6,867 |
| 2002 | 14 | #5,209 |
| 2001 | 5 | #11,063 |
| 2000 | 7 | #8,456 |
| 1995 | 11 | #5,241 |
| 1990 | 7 | #6,627 |
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Famous people named Ebrahim
- Ebrahim Afshar Politician · 1717–1748
- Ebrahim Mirzapour Soccer player · b. 1978
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ebrahim in 2025?
Ebrahim ranked #3,976 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 27 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ebrahim?
616 babies have been named Ebrahim in the United States since 1981, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ebrahim most popular?
Ebrahim peaked in 2016, when 36 newborns received the name.
Is Ebrahim a boy or girl name?
Ebrahim is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ebrahim rising or falling?
Ebrahim is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ebrahim?
Well-known people named Ebrahim include Ebrahim Afshar (politician), Ebrahim Mirzapour (soccer player).