Shakeem
Every Shakeem since 1976 — 839 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shakeem
Shakeem is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,802 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 839 American babies have been named Shakeem. Its peak came in 1994, when 60 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 Shakeem stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shakeem year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #8,802 |
| 2024 | 8 | #9,730 |
| 2023 | 5 | #13,864 |
| 2022 | 15 | #6,100 |
| 2021 | 17 | #5,520 |
| 2020 | 9 | #8,619 |
| 2019 | 8 | #9,608 |
| 2018 | 12 | #7,056 |
| 2017 | 11 | #7,466 |
| 2016 | 6 | #11,909 |
| 2015 | 11 | #7,441 |
| 2014 | 10 | #8,031 |
| 2013 | 10 | #8,007 |
| 2012 | 11 | #7,465 |
| 2011 | 11 | #7,425 |
| 2010 | 9 | #8,684 |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | 10 | #8,208 |
| 2007 | 12 | #7,009 |
| 2006 | 9 | #8,612 |
| 2005 | 13 | #6,162 |
| 2004 | 12 | #6,453 |
| 2003 | 14 | #5,500 |
| 2002 | 12 | #6,015 |
| 2001 | 28 | #3,214 |
| 2000 | 30 | #2,981 |
| 1995 | 48 | #1,832 |
| 1990 | 34 | #2,158 |
| 1985 | 6 | #6,405 |
| 1980 | 5 | #7,121 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shakeem in 2025?
Shakeem ranked #8,802 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shakeem?
839 babies have been named Shakeem in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shakeem most popular?
Shakeem peaked in 1994, when 60 newborns received the name.
Is Shakeem a boy or girl name?
Shakeem is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shakeem rising or falling?
Shakeem is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.