Karam
Every Karam since 1977 — 1,631 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Karam
Karam is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,613 in 2025 with 105 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1977, 1,631 American babies have been named Karam. Its peak came in 2024, when 137 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 Karam stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Karam year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 105 | #1,613 |
| 2024 | 137 | #1,375 |
| 2023 | 114 | #1,541 |
| 2022 | 91 | #1,795 |
| 2021 | 79 | #1,923 |
| 2020 | 93 | #1,691 |
| 2019 | 90 | #1,745 |
| 2018 | 91 | #1,717 |
| 2017 | 109 | #1,520 |
| 2016 | 71 | #2,021 |
| 2015 | 78 | #1,881 |
| 2014 | 63 | #2,166 |
| 2013 | 51 | #2,443 |
| 2012 | 56 | #2,313 |
| 2011 | 51 | #2,459 |
| 2010 | 39 | #2,984 |
| 2009 | 27 | #3,875 |
| 2008 | 31 | #3,528 |
| 2007 | 11 | #7,351 |
| 2006 | 17 | #5,191 |
| 2005 | 17 | #4,934 |
| 2004 | 16 | #5,129 |
| 2003 | 23 | #3,787 |
| 2002 | 24 | #3,620 |
| 2001 | 14 | #5,278 |
| 2000 | 16 | #4,690 |
| 1995 | 8 | #6,685 |
| 1990 | 9 | #5,598 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 6 | #5,904 |
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Famous people named Karam
- Karam Gaber Wrestler · b. 1979
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Karam in 2025?
Karam ranked #1,613 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 105 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Karam?
1,631 babies have been named Karam in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Karam most popular?
Karam peaked in 2024, when 137 newborns received the name.
Is Karam a boy or girl name?
Karam is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Karam rising or falling?
Karam is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Karam?
Well-known people named Karam include Karam Gaber (wrestler).