Akram
Every Akram since 1973 — 1,453 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Akram
Akram is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,208 in 2025 with 64 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 1,453 American babies have been named Akram. Its peak came in 2023, when 85 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 Akram stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Akram year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 64 | #2,208 |
| 2024 | 52 | #2,562 |
| 2023 | 85 | #1,868 |
| 2022 | 66 | #2,191 |
| 2021 | 48 | #2,653 |
| 2020 | 71 | #1,997 |
| 2019 | 67 | #2,130 |
| 2018 | 61 | #2,231 |
| 2017 | 77 | #1,883 |
| 2016 | 52 | #2,438 |
| 2015 | 48 | #2,565 |
| 2014 | 43 | #2,756 |
| 2013 | 29 | #3,584 |
| 2012 | 36 | #3,116 |
| 2011 | 35 | #3,168 |
| 2010 | 28 | #3,711 |
| 2009 | 41 | #2,898 |
| 2008 | 25 | #4,046 |
| 2007 | 30 | #3,511 |
| 2006 | 27 | #3,689 |
| 2005 | 26 | #3,621 |
| 2004 | 28 | #3,370 |
| 2003 | 25 | #3,533 |
| 2002 | 29 | #3,097 |
| 2001 | 30 | #2,991 |
| 2000 | 21 | #3,767 |
| 1995 | 25 | #2,848 |
| 1990 | 14 | #3,972 |
| 1985 | 15 | #3,073 |
| 1980 | 13 | #3,257 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Akram in 2025?
Akram ranked #2,208 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 64 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Akram?
1,453 babies have been named Akram in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Akram most popular?
Akram peaked in 2023, when 85 newborns received the name.
Is Akram a boy or girl name?
Akram is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Akram rising or falling?
Akram is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.