Kassim
Every Kassim since 1970 — 392 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kassim
Kassim is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,978 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 392 American babies have been named Kassim. Its peak came in 2019, when 18 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Kassim stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kassim 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 | #12,978 |
| 2024 | 13 | #6,644 |
| 2023 | 15 | #6,078 |
| 2022 | 5 | #13,325 |
| 2021 | 11 | #7,366 |
| 2020 | 7 | #10,089 |
| 2019 | 18 | #5,256 |
| 2018 | 9 | #8,503 |
| 2017 | 8 | #9,291 |
| 2016 | 13 | #6,535 |
| 2015 | 11 | #7,307 |
| 2014 | 8 | #9,218 |
| 2013 | 5 | #13,118 |
| 2012 | 11 | #7,305 |
| 2011 | 10 | #7,797 |
| 2010 | 5 | #13,300 |
| 2009 | 11 | #7,470 |
| 2008 | 12 | #6,977 |
| 2007 | 5 | #13,413 |
| 2006 | 13 | #6,286 |
| 2005 | 12 | #6,428 |
| 2004 | 10 | #7,276 |
| 2003 | 5 | #11,850 |
| 2002 | 7 | #8,936 |
| 2001 | 10 | #6,713 |
| 2000 | 6 | #9,718 |
| 1995 | 9 | #6,177 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 6 | #6,171 |
| 1980 | 15 | #3,028 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 7 | #4,046 |
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Famous people named Kassim
- Kassim Majaliwa Politician · b. 1961
- Kassim Abdallah Soccer player · b. 1987
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kassim in 2025?
Kassim ranked #12,978 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 Kassim?
392 babies have been named Kassim in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kassim most popular?
Kassim peaked in 2019, when 18 newborns received the name.
Is Kassim a boy or girl name?
Kassim is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kassim rising or falling?
Kassim is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kassim?
Well-known people named Kassim include Kassim Majaliwa (politician), Kassim Abdallah (soccer player).