Kareem
4 countries#701 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kareem was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
18,359 births recorded 1964–2025 · currently #701 · peaked in 1980 with 480 births
Most common in: New York, Pennsylvania, California, New Jersey, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
952 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #844 · peaked in 2020 with 73 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
935 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #704 · peaked in 2020 with 70 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
24 births recorded 2014–2022 · currently #2834 · peaked in 2022 with 9 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
17 births recorded 2007–2025 · currently #762 · peaked in 2021 with 5 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kareem’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #714 | — |
| 2007 | #730 | ↓16 |
| 2008 | #739 | ↓9 |
| 2009 | #740 | ↓1 |
| 2010 | #698 | ↑42 |
| 2011 | #740 | ↓42 |
| 2012 | #743 | ↓3 |
| 2013 | #682 | ↑61 |
| 2014 | #751 | ↓69 |
| 2015 | #731 | ↑20 |
| 2016 | #708 | ↑23 |
| 2017 | #700 | ↑8 |
| 2018 | #696 | ↑4 |
| 2019 | #672 | ↑24 |
| 2020 | #638 | ↑34 |
| 2021 | #696 | ↓58 |
| 2022 | #670 | ↑26 |
| 2023 | #628 | ↑42 |
| 2024 | #675 | ↓47 |
| 2025 | #701 | ↓26 |
Frequently asked questions about Kareem
Is Kareem a popular name?
Yes — Kareem currently ranks #701 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kareem more common for boys or girls?
Kareem is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kareem most popular?
Kareem peaked in 1980 in United States, with 480 recorded births that year.
Is Kareem rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kareem’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3050 in 1964 to #701 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kareem?
At least 19,335 babies have been recorded with the name Kareem across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Kareem popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kareem appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Kareem?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kareem include Jayson, Bridger, Ahmed, Bryer.
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