Kadeem
Every Kadeem since 1988 — 2,644 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kadeem
Kadeem is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,316 in 2025 with 24 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1988, 2,644 American babies have been named Kadeem. Its peak came in 1991, when 391 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Kadeem stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kadeem year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | #4,316 |
| 2024 | 23 | #4,497 |
| 2023 | 16 | #5,788 |
| 2022 | 19 | #5,120 |
| 2021 | 20 | #4,852 |
| 2020 | 31 | #3,530 |
| 2019 | 24 | #4,278 |
| 2018 | 25 | #4,149 |
| 2017 | 41 | #2,921 |
| 2016 | 30 | #3,643 |
| 2015 | 28 | #3,828 |
| 2014 | 27 | #3,844 |
| 2013 | 25 | #4,011 |
| 2012 | 24 | #4,199 |
| 2011 | 28 | #3,732 |
| 2010 | 21 | #4,599 |
| 2009 | 19 | #5,026 |
| 2008 | 21 | #4,627 |
| 2007 | 10 | #7,877 |
| 2006 | 11 | #7,175 |
| 2005 | 19 | #4,558 |
| 2004 | 21 | #4,189 |
| 2003 | 25 | #3,582 |
| 2002 | 27 | #3,307 |
| 2001 | 33 | #2,839 |
| 2000 | 30 | #2,952 |
| 1995 | 127 | #984 |
| 1990 | 342 | #538 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kadeem in 2025?
Kadeem ranked #4,316 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 24 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kadeem?
2,644 babies have been named Kadeem in the United States since 1988, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kadeem most popular?
Kadeem peaked in 1991, when 391 newborns received the name.
Is Kadeem a boy or girl name?
Kadeem is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kadeem rising or falling?
Kadeem has been roughly stable over the past decade.