Baby Name Popularity Profile

Kareem

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Kareem.

✦ Generous, noble 🌍 Arabic spiritual virtue
National Rank (2025) #702
All-Time Peak Rank #367 Achieved 1977
Total U.S. Births 18,161 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 99.9% Boy / 0.1% Girl Male Archetype
First Recorded 1964 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2010s 459 births in 1980
πŸ’‘ The Kareem Vibe: Considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Generous, noble
Language Origin Arabic
Origin Type single
Derived from the Arabic word 'karΔ«m' (ΩƒΨ±ΩŠΩ…), meaning 'generous', 'noble', or 'bountiful'. It is also one of the 99 names of Allah in Islam (Al-Karim).
Common Nicknames
Reem
Alternative Spellings
Karim
Pronunciation: ka-REEM
Themes & Categories
spiritual virtue
Etymology confidence: High

πŸ“– The Story Behind Kareem

According to SSA data, Kareem achieved its highest historical rank of #367 in 1977. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1980 with 459 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 14.7%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 56 consecutive years.

πŸ“Š Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Kareem across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Stable
10-Year Shift +14.7% Growth
18801920196020002025

πŸ“ˆ Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 459 births in 1980
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 11 yrs
Registry Streak 56 yrs
Historical Volatility Moderately Volatile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 0
1890s: 0
1900s: 0
1910s: 0
1920s: 0
1930s: 0
1940s: 0
1950s: 0
1960s: 18
1970s: 2,967
1980s: 3,066
1990s: 3,168
2000s: 3,122
2010s: 3,382
2020s: 2,438

πŸ“ Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Ka-ree
Letter Count 6 letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Length Percentile Longer than 25.7% of names
Linguistic Profile: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with K, a letter used by only 7.8% of SSA names.

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πŸ“ Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State New York
Top States New York, New Jersey, District of Columbia, Florida, Maryland
States with Data 35
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
New York #757 3,597 1977 38.7% Decline
New Jersey #402 1,281 1980 Insufficient historical volume
District of Columbia Unranked 153 1975 Insufficient historical volume
Florida #593 1,165 2004 +3.6% Growth
Maryland #540 456 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #689 1,495 1980 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia #575 706 2020 Insufficient historical volume
Virginia #647 560 2017 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan #335 891 2024 +8.0% Growth
South Carolina Unranked 322 1974 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #663 521 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #388 824 2013 Insufficient historical volume
California #690 1,478 2023 2.4% Decline
Louisiana #629 212 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #587 508 2020 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut Unranked 115 2002 Insufficient historical volume
Texas #965 787 2023 39.0% Decline
Massachusetts Unranked 238 1982 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama #651 130 1972 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri #619 130 2020 Insufficient historical volume
Nevada Unranked 19 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #1107 110 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Arizona #750 63 2020 Insufficient historical volume
Delaware Unranked 10 2006 Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi Unranked 43 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin Unranked 60 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #692 60 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota Unranked 46 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Washington Unranked 32 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky #668 29 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Colorado #809 17 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas Unranked 15 1975 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa Unranked 12 2016 Insufficient historical volume
Kansas Unranked 5 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma Unranked 5 2022 Insufficient historical volume

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