Azeem
Every Azeem since 1979 — 642 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Azeem
Azeem is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,414 in 2025 with 23 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1979, 642 American babies have been named Azeem. 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 Azeem stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Azeem year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | #4,414 |
| 2024 | 24 | #4,335 |
| 2023 | 33 | #3,479 |
| 2022 | 17 | #5,464 |
| 2021 | 21 | #4,651 |
| 2020 | 15 | #5,733 |
| 2019 | 18 | #5,176 |
| 2018 | 25 | #4,103 |
| 2017 | 27 | #3,897 |
| 2016 | 18 | #5,150 |
| 2015 | 17 | #5,315 |
| 2014 | 17 | #5,270 |
| 2013 | 17 | #5,192 |
| 2012 | 23 | #4,263 |
| 2011 | 14 | #5,975 |
| 2010 | 23 | #4,251 |
| 2009 | 13 | #6,468 |
| 2008 | 22 | #4,408 |
| 2007 | 11 | #7,146 |
| 2006 | 10 | #7,482 |
| 2005 | 17 | #4,841 |
| 2004 | 18 | #4,618 |
| 2003 | 11 | #6,300 |
| 2002 | 15 | #4,929 |
| 2001 | 14 | #5,162 |
| 2000 | 17 | #4,409 |
| 1995 | 9 | #5,967 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Azeem in 2025?
Azeem ranked #4,414 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 23 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Azeem?
642 babies have been named Azeem in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Azeem most popular?
Azeem peaked in 2023, when 33 newborns received the name.
Is Azeem a boy or girl name?
Azeem is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Azeem rising or falling?
Azeem is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.