Naseem
Every Naseem since 1975 — 1,546 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Naseem
Naseem is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,727 in 2025 with 30 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 1,546 American babies have been named Naseem — about 84% boys and 16% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2000, when 109 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 Naseem stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Naseem year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 30 | #3,727 |
| 2024 | 5 | #16,965 | 41 | #3,032 |
| 2023 | — | — | 32 | #3,603 |
| 2022 | — | — | 32 | #3,592 |
| 2021 | 5 | #16,960 | 36 | #3,280 |
| 2020 | 6 | #14,603 | 33 | #3,392 |
| 2019 | — | — | 25 | #4,195 |
| 2018 | — | — | 39 | #3,036 |
| 2017 | — | — | 35 | #3,291 |
| 2016 | — | — | 19 | #5,080 |
| 2015 | — | — | 19 | #5,007 |
| 2014 | — | — | 22 | #4,487 |
| 2013 | — | — | 31 | #3,469 |
| 2012 | — | — | 43 | #2,804 |
| 2011 | — | — | 28 | #3,755 |
| 2010 | — | — | 27 | #3,869 |
| 2009 | — | — | 34 | #3,314 |
| 2008 | — | — | 40 | #2,990 |
| 2007 | — | — | 36 | #3,170 |
| 2006 | — | — | 54 | #2,341 |
| 2005 | — | — | 38 | #2,832 |
| 2004 | — | — | 54 | #2,181 |
| 2003 | 6 | #15,199 | 57 | #2,023 |
| 2002 | 6 | #14,877 | 61 | #1,861 |
| 2001 | 6 | #14,801 | 80 | #1,524 |
| 2000 | 10 | #9,675 | 99 | #1,307 |
| 1995 | 11 | #7,904 | 7 | #7,552 |
| 1990 | 10 | #8,314 | 7 | #6,936 |
| 1985 | 7 | #8,969 | — | — |
| 1980 | 7 | #8,756 | 7 | #5,326 |
| 1975 | 5 | #10,063 | — | — |
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Famous people named Naseem
- Naseem Hamed Boxer · b. 1974
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Naseem in 2025?
Naseem ranked #3,727 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 30 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Naseem?
1,546 babies have been named Naseem in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Naseem most popular?
Naseem peaked in 2000, when 109 newborns received the name.
Is Naseem a boy or girl name?
Naseem is used for both: about 16% of babies named Naseem have been girls and 84% boys.
Is the name Naseem rising or falling?
Naseem is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Naseem?
Well-known people named Naseem include Naseem Hamed (boxer).