boys' name · peaked 2000

Kaseem

Every Kaseem since 1957 — 899 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.010.010.020.0218801900192019401960198020002020Peak 2000Boys
Rank 2025
#6,640
among boys
Babies in 2025
13
named Kaseem
Peak year
2000
29 babies
All-time total
899
since 1957

The story of Kaseem

Kaseem is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,640 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.

Since 1957, 899 American babies have been named Kaseem. Its peak came in 2000, when 29 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.

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 Kaseem stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Kaseem year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025 13 #6,640
2024 12 #7,049
2023 11 #7,519
2022 17 #5,538
2021 17 #5,450
2020 19 #4,945
2019 20 #4,890
2018 17 #5,426
2017 14 #6,191
2016 11 #7,385
2015 10 #7,773
2014 7 #10,193
2013 13 #6,445
2012 12 #6,829
2011 14 #6,102
2010 22 #4,442
2009 17 #5,431
2008 21 #4,630
2007 27 #3,843
2006 22 #4,298
2005 24 #3,877
2004 15 #5,377
2003 25 #3,586
2002 25 #3,508
2001 23 #3,676
2000 29 #3,035
1995 19 #3,496
1990 23 #2,828
1985 8 #4,933
1980 9 #4,321
1975 11 #3,332
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Kaseem in 2025?

Kaseem ranked #6,640 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Kaseem?

899 babies have been named Kaseem in the United States since 1957, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Kaseem most popular?

Kaseem peaked in 2000, when 29 newborns received the name.

Is Kaseem a boy or girl name?

Kaseem is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Kaseem rising or falling?

Kaseem is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.

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