Qasim
Borrowed from Arabic قَاسِم (qāsim).
Every Qasim since 1977 — 1,239 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Qasim
Qasim is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,327 in 2025 with 60 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1977, 1,239 American babies have been named Qasim. Its peak came in 2025, when 60 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 Qasim stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Qasim year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 60 | #2,327 |
| 2024 | 56 | #2,465 |
| 2023 | 51 | #2,600 |
| 2022 | 53 | #2,582 |
| 2021 | 44 | #2,850 |
| 2020 | 36 | #3,188 |
| 2019 | 51 | #2,575 |
| 2018 | 54 | #2,438 |
| 2017 | 46 | #2,703 |
| 2016 | 36 | #3,208 |
| 2015 | 36 | #3,208 |
| 2014 | 39 | #2,971 |
| 2013 | 26 | #3,938 |
| 2012 | 28 | #3,780 |
| 2011 | 26 | #3,964 |
| 2010 | 31 | #3,512 |
| 2009 | 32 | #3,458 |
| 2008 | 27 | #3,900 |
| 2007 | 20 | #4,762 |
| 2006 | 23 | #4,192 |
| 2005 | 30 | #3,370 |
| 2004 | 28 | #3,434 |
| 2003 | 31 | #3,097 |
| 2002 | 25 | #3,534 |
| 2001 | 28 | #3,206 |
| 2000 | 27 | #3,206 |
| 1995 | 20 | #3,405 |
| 1990 | 10 | #5,286 |
| 1985 | 9 | #4,598 |
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Famous people named Qasim
- Qasim ibn Muhammad Religious figure · 598–600
- Qasim Amin Lawyer · 1863–1908
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Qasim mean?
Borrowed from Arabic قَاسِم (qāsim).
How popular is the name Qasim in 2025?
Qasim ranked #2,327 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 60 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Qasim?
1,239 babies have been named Qasim in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Qasim most popular?
Qasim peaked in 2025, when 60 newborns received the name.
Is Qasim a boy or girl name?
Qasim is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Qasim rising or falling?
Qasim is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Qasim?
Well-known people named Qasim include Qasim ibn Muhammad (religious figure), Qasim Amin (lawyer).