Hykeem
Every Hykeem since 1985 — 324 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hykeem
Hykeem is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,730 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1985, 324 American babies have been named Hykeem. Its peak came in 1989, when 23 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 Hykeem stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hykeem year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #12,730 |
| 2024 | 10 | #7,975 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 9 | #8,571 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 5 | #12,793 |
| 2019 | 6 | #11,292 |
| 2018 | 8 | #9,124 |
| 2017 | 13 | #6,450 |
| 2016 | 12 | #6,877 |
| 2015 | 6 | #11,205 |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 8 | #9,106 |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | 5 | #13,031 |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | 8 | #9,302 |
| 2008 | 9 | #8,550 |
| 2007 | 7 | #10,173 |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | 7 | #9,493 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 6 | #10,050 |
| 2002 | 9 | #7,263 |
| 2001 | 11 | #6,184 |
| 2000 | 14 | #5,137 |
| 1995 | 9 | #6,105 |
| 1990 | 16 | #3,678 |
| 1985 | 5 | #6,949 |
| 1980 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Hykeem in 2025?
Hykeem ranked #12,730 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Hykeem?
324 babies have been named Hykeem in the United States since 1985, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hykeem most popular?
Hykeem peaked in 1989, when 23 newborns received the name.
Is Hykeem a boy or girl name?
Hykeem is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Hykeem rising or falling?
Hykeem is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.