Akim
Every Akim since 1967 — 813 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Akim
Akim is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,709 in 2025 with 21 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1967, 813 American babies have been named Akim. Its peak came in 2023, when 33 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Akim stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Akim year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | #4,709 |
| 2024 | 18 | #5,249 |
| 2023 | 33 | #3,474 |
| 2022 | 24 | #4,307 |
| 2021 | 32 | #3,498 |
| 2020 | 25 | #4,024 |
| 2019 | 29 | #3,720 |
| 2018 | 28 | #3,795 |
| 2017 | 24 | #4,227 |
| 2016 | 20 | #4,782 |
| 2015 | 13 | #6,336 |
| 2014 | 11 | #7,067 |
| 2013 | 12 | #6,615 |
| 2012 | 13 | #6,318 |
| 2011 | 12 | #6,587 |
| 2010 | 24 | #4,102 |
| 2009 | 16 | #5,561 |
| 2008 | 16 | #5,495 |
| 2007 | 10 | #7,610 |
| 2006 | 9 | #8,012 |
| 2005 | 12 | #6,238 |
| 2004 | 10 | #6,989 |
| 2003 | 14 | #5,277 |
| 2002 | 7 | #8,473 |
| 2001 | 13 | #5,394 |
| 2000 | 20 | #3,924 |
| 1995 | 13 | #4,516 |
| 1990 | 16 | #3,613 |
| 1985 | 7 | #5,162 |
| 1980 | 9 | #4,144 |
| 1975 | 18 | #2,362 |
| 1970 | 7 | #3,841 |
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Famous people named Akim
- Akim Tamiroff Actor · 1899–1972
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Akim in 2025?
Akim ranked #4,709 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 21 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Akim?
813 babies have been named Akim in the United States since 1967, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Akim most popular?
Akim peaked in 2023, when 33 newborns received the name.
Is Akim a boy or girl name?
Akim is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Akim rising or falling?
Akim is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Akim?
Well-known people named Akim include Akim Tamiroff (actor).