Abria
A feminine name possibly derived from Latin roots meaning "opening" or "to awaken".
Name Census estimates that about 871 living Americans carry the first name Abria. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Abria today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Abria births was 1993 (53 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Abria. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
871
~ 1 in 393,518 Americans
Peak year
1993
53 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2023 SSA rank
#9,612
Tracked since 1979
Census
Abria in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 729 people with the first name Abria, which placed it at #15,699 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#15,699
National first-name rank
People counted
729
729 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.2
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
74.6% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Abria
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Abria is Black at 74.6%. The next largest groups are White (13.6%) and Two or More Races (6.6%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Abria described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Abria at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American74.6% · 544
- White13.6% · 99
- Two or more races6.6% · 48
- Hispanic or Latino3.7% · 27
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 7
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 4
Popularity
Abria: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Abria from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 332 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Abria by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Abria during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Abrias live
The SSA's state-level files cover 11 states and territories. Illinois, North Carolina, Georgia recorded the most babies named Abria, while Virginia, South Carolina, Pennsylvania recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 11 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Abria
The name Abria is believed to have its origins in the ancient Greek language, dating back to the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the Greek word "abros," which means "delicate" or "tender." The name was initially used to describe someone with a gentle and graceful demeanor.
In ancient Greek mythology, Abria was the name of a minor deity associated with the concept of tenderness and gentleness. She was often depicted as a young woman holding a bouquet of delicate flowers, symbolizing her connection to the softer aspects of nature.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Abria can be found in the writings of the ancient Greek philosopher Plato. In his work "The Republic," he makes a brief reference to a woman named Abria, although the context is not entirely clear.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Abria. One of the earliest recorded instances is Abria of Corinth (c. 400 BCE), a renowned Greek poet known for her lyrical compositions celebrating the beauty of nature and the human spirit.
Another notable figure was Abria the Elder (c. 100 CE), a Roman philosopher and scholar who wrote extensively on the principles of Stoicism. Her works, although largely lost to time, were highly influential during her lifetime.
In the Middle Ages, Abria of Burgundy (1045-1109) was a Benedictine abbess and patron of the arts. She oversaw the construction of several important monasteries and was known for her support of the literary and artistic communities of the time.
During the Renaissance period, Abria Tornabuoni (1437-1497) was an Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts. She was a prominent figure in the cultural circles of Florence and was closely associated with the famous Medici family.
In more recent history, Abria Hutchinson (1871-1943) was an American educator and social reformer who played a significant role in the establishment of the settlement house movement in the United States. She dedicated her life to improving the lives of underprivileged communities through education and social services.
People
Abria + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Abria as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Abria: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Abria?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 871 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Abria going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 393,518 US residents.
Is Abria a common name?
We classify Abria as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 889 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Abria most popular?
The single biggest year for Abria was 1993, when 53 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Abria is about 23 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Abria in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 729 people with the name Abria, or 0.24 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #15,699 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Abria in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Abria?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Abria appears almost entirely female. Of the 723 people counted with this name, 99.6% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Abria?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Abria is Black at 74.6%. The next largest groups are White (13.6%) and Two or More Races (6.6%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Abria most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Abria in the 2020 Census, accounting for 74.6% (544 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Abria in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Abria a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Abria in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Abria still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Abria in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Abria can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people are called Abria?
You can see how many Americans are named Abria on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.