Kasim
Every Kasim since 1971 — 817 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kasim
Kasim is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,721 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 817 American babies have been named Kasim. Its peak came in 2004, when 31 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 Kasim stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kasim year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #5,721 |
| 2024 | 18 | #5,341 |
| 2023 | 17 | #5,573 |
| 2022 | 11 | #7,506 |
| 2021 | 25 | #4,168 |
| 2020 | 18 | #5,143 |
| 2019 | 16 | #5,689 |
| 2018 | 18 | #5,209 |
| 2017 | 21 | #4,671 |
| 2016 | 22 | #4,544 |
| 2015 | 12 | #6,886 |
| 2014 | 22 | #4,465 |
| 2013 | 19 | #4,892 |
| 2012 | 21 | #4,608 |
| 2011 | 17 | #5,320 |
| 2010 | 9 | #8,462 |
| 2009 | 14 | #6,272 |
| 2008 | 25 | #4,089 |
| 2007 | 25 | #4,070 |
| 2006 | 22 | #4,299 |
| 2005 | 18 | #4,733 |
| 2004 | 31 | #3,189 |
| 2003 | 11 | #6,505 |
| 2002 | 20 | #4,121 |
| 2001 | 26 | #3,369 |
| 2000 | 28 | #3,118 |
| 1995 | 11 | #5,333 |
| 1990 | 10 | #5,196 |
| 1985 | 14 | #3,305 |
| 1980 | 15 | #3,027 |
| 1975 | 5 | #5,902 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kasim in 2025?
Kasim ranked #5,721 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kasim?
817 babies have been named Kasim in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kasim most popular?
Kasim peaked in 2004, when 31 newborns received the name.
Is Kasim a boy or girl name?
Kasim is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kasim rising or falling?
Kasim has been roughly stable over the past decade.