Bassam
Every Bassam since 1972 — 600 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Bassam
Bassam is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,418 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1972, 600 American babies have been named Bassam. Its peak came in 2015, when 28 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Bassam stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Bassam year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | #5,418 |
| 2024 | 25 | #4,211 |
| 2023 | 25 | #4,238 |
| 2022 | 18 | #5,242 |
| 2021 | 25 | #4,128 |
| 2020 | 27 | #3,824 |
| 2019 | 18 | #5,178 |
| 2018 | 24 | #4,240 |
| 2017 | 26 | #4,003 |
| 2016 | 19 | #4,973 |
| 2015 | 28 | #3,790 |
| 2014 | 20 | #4,715 |
| 2013 | 13 | #6,284 |
| 2012 | 18 | #5,055 |
| 2011 | 9 | #8,153 |
| 2010 | 15 | #5,765 |
| 2009 | 15 | #5,832 |
| 2008 | 12 | #6,803 |
| 2007 | 10 | #7,652 |
| 2006 | 10 | #7,484 |
| 2005 | 8 | #8,373 |
| 2004 | 7 | #9,036 |
| 2003 | 7 | #8,753 |
| 2002 | 7 | #8,547 |
| 2001 | 10 | #6,503 |
| 2000 | 6 | #9,200 |
| 1995 | 8 | #6,462 |
| 1990 | 7 | #6,470 |
| 1985 | 6 | #5,848 |
| 1980 | 7 | #4,980 |
| 1975 | 5 | #5,547 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Bassam in 2025?
Bassam ranked #5,418 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Bassam?
600 babies have been named Bassam in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Bassam most popular?
Bassam peaked in 2015, when 28 newborns received the name.
Is Bassam a boy or girl name?
Bassam is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Bassam rising or falling?
Bassam is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.