Alim
Every Alim since 1970 — 840 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Alim
Alim is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,954 in 2025 with 27 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 840 American babies have been named Alim. Its peak came in 2024, when 40 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 Alim stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Alim 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 | #3,954 |
| 2024 | 40 | #3,047 |
| 2023 | 28 | #3,885 |
| 2022 | 23 | #4,445 |
| 2021 | 25 | #4,121 |
| 2020 | 32 | #3,422 |
| 2019 | 34 | #3,350 |
| 2018 | 37 | #3,108 |
| 2017 | 27 | #3,893 |
| 2016 | 20 | #4,785 |
| 2015 | 21 | #4,549 |
| 2014 | 15 | #5,741 |
| 2013 | 22 | #4,321 |
| 2012 | 25 | #4,007 |
| 2011 | 18 | #4,987 |
| 2010 | 24 | #4,104 |
| 2009 | 20 | #4,754 |
| 2008 | 26 | #3,926 |
| 2007 | 21 | #4,501 |
| 2006 | 17 | #5,082 |
| 2005 | 19 | #4,471 |
| 2004 | 13 | #5,824 |
| 2003 | 15 | #5,044 |
| 2002 | 19 | #4,190 |
| 2001 | 16 | #4,685 |
| 2000 | 17 | #4,395 |
| 1995 | 14 | #4,287 |
| 1990 | 12 | #4,413 |
| 1985 | 7 | #5,167 |
| 1980 | 7 | #4,950 |
| 1975 | 13 | #2,907 |
| 1970 | 5 | #4,742 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Alim in 2025?
Alim ranked #3,954 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 Alim?
840 babies have been named Alim in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Alim most popular?
Alim peaked in 2024, when 40 newborns received the name.
Is Alim a boy or girl name?
Alim is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Alim rising or falling?
Alim is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.