Karim
4 countries#351 in France, 2022Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Karim was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
38,950 births recorded 1953–2022 · currently #351 · peaked in 1981 with 1,516 births
Most common in: Paris, Nord, Seine-Saint-Denis, Bouches-du-Rhône, Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
6,944 births recorded 1957–2025 · currently #1084 · peaked in 2023 with 376 births
Most common in: California, New York, Texas, Florida, New Jersey
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,078 births recorded 1982–2025 · currently #844 · peaked in 2015 with 59 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,044 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #632 · peaked in 2021 with 58 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
34 births recorded 1982–2025 · currently #762 · peaked in 1982 with 4 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
France rank history
Karim’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #223 | — |
| 2004 | #240 | ↓17 |
| 2005 | #263 | ↓23 |
| 2006 | #285 | ↓22 |
| 2007 | #302 | ↓17 |
| 2008 | #299 | ↑3 |
| 2009 | #258 | ↑41 |
| 2010 | #296 | ↓38 |
| 2011 | #331 | ↓35 |
| 2012 | #303 | ↑28 |
| 2013 | #300 | ↑3 |
| 2014 | #285 | ↑15 |
| 2015 | #328 | ↓43 |
| 2016 | #319 | ↑9 |
| 2017 | #367 | ↓48 |
| 2018 | #343 | ↑24 |
| 2019 | #344 | ↓1 |
| 2020 | #354 | ↓10 |
| 2021 | #356 | ↓2 |
| 2022 | #351 | ↑5 |
Frequently asked questions about Karim
Is Karim a popular name?
Yes — Karim currently ranks #351 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Karim more common for boys or girls?
Karim is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Karim most popular?
Karim peaked in 1981 in France, with 1,516 recorded births that year.
Is Karim rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Karim’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1049 in 1953 to #351 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Karim?
At least 46,972 babies have been recorded with the name Karim across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Karim popular in more than one country?
Yes — Karim appears in official birth records in 4 countries: France, United States, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Karim?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Karim include Edmund, Harley, Larry, Lyam.
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