Shaheem
Every Shaheem since 1976 — 767 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shaheem
Shaheem is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,778 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 767 American babies have been named Shaheem. Its peak came in 1997, when 47 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Shaheem stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shaheem year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #11,778 |
| 2024 | 5 | #13,919 |
| 2023 | 15 | #6,171 |
| 2022 | 12 | #7,188 |
| 2021 | 8 | #9,553 |
| 2020 | 6 | #11,804 |
| 2019 | 13 | #6,718 |
| 2018 | 10 | #8,061 |
| 2017 | 16 | #5,740 |
| 2016 | 17 | #5,522 |
| 2015 | 19 | #5,028 |
| 2014 | 11 | #7,469 |
| 2013 | 7 | #10,543 |
| 2012 | 18 | #5,210 |
| 2011 | 12 | #6,933 |
| 2010 | 25 | #4,083 |
| 2009 | 24 | #4,259 |
| 2008 | 7 | #10,840 |
| 2007 | 20 | #4,770 |
| 2006 | 14 | #6,044 |
| 2005 | 24 | #3,923 |
| 2004 | 15 | #5,445 |
| 2003 | 18 | #4,587 |
| 2002 | 29 | #3,175 |
| 2001 | 34 | #2,784 |
| 2000 | 28 | #3,139 |
| 1995 | 31 | #2,489 |
| 1990 | 19 | #3,286 |
| 1985 | 7 | #5,671 |
| 1980 | 6 | #6,123 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shaheem in 2025?
Shaheem ranked #11,778 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shaheem?
767 babies have been named Shaheem in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shaheem most popular?
Shaheem peaked in 1997, when 47 newborns received the name.
Is Shaheem a boy or girl name?
Shaheem is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shaheem rising or falling?
Shaheem is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.