Hakeem
Alternative spelling of Hakim.
Every Hakeem since 1971 — 6,299 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hakeem
Hakeem is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,502 in 2025 with 117 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 6,299 American babies have been named Hakeem. Its peak came in 1989, when 279 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Hakeem stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hakeem year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 117 | #1,502 |
| 2024 | 156 | #1,263 |
| 2023 | 178 | #1,164 |
| 2022 | 189 | #1,122 |
| 2021 | 173 | #1,157 |
| 2020 | 227 | #959 |
| 2019 | 191 | #1,068 |
| 2018 | 191 | #1,061 |
| 2017 | 198 | #1,021 |
| 2016 | 237 | #910 |
| 2015 | 160 | #1,162 |
| 2014 | 72 | #1,985 |
| 2013 | 90 | #1,671 |
| 2012 | 77 | #1,887 |
| 2011 | 70 | #1,977 |
| 2010 | 76 | #1,887 |
| 2009 | 74 | #1,929 |
| 2008 | 75 | #1,922 |
| 2007 | 73 | #1,930 |
| 2006 | 74 | #1,847 |
| 2005 | 76 | #1,746 |
| 2004 | 79 | #1,636 |
| 2003 | 86 | #1,503 |
| 2002 | 83 | #1,510 |
| 2001 | 115 | #1,187 |
| 2000 | 132 | #1,077 |
| 1995 | 247 | #668 |
| 1990 | 270 | #612 |
| 1985 | 36 | #1,708 |
| 1980 | 32 | #1,780 |
| 1975 | 25 | #1,908 |
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Famous people named Hakeem
- Hakeem Olajuwon Basketball player · b. 1963
- Hakeem Kae-Kazim Actor · b. 1962
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hakeem mean?
Alternative spelling of Hakim.
How popular is the name Hakeem in 2025?
Hakeem ranked #1,502 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 117 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Hakeem?
6,299 babies have been named Hakeem in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hakeem most popular?
Hakeem peaked in 1989, when 279 newborns received the name.
Is Hakeem a boy or girl name?
Hakeem is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Hakeem rising or falling?
Hakeem is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Hakeem?
Well-known people named Hakeem include Hakeem Olajuwon (basketball player), Hakeem Kae-Kazim (actor).