Rakeem
2 countries#3658 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Rakeem was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
2,182 births recorded 1975–2025 · currently #3658 · peaked in 1992 with 183 births
Most common in: Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, New York, Georgia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
158 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #4789 · peaked in 2000 with 14 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
158 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2000 with 14 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Rakeem’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #4520 | — |
| 2007 | #4127 | ↑393 |
| 2008 | #3486 | ↑641 |
| 2009 | #3919 | ↓433 |
| 2010 | #4099 | ↓180 |
| 2011 | #4221 | ↓122 |
| 2012 | #3059 | ↑1162 |
| 2013 | #3405 | ↓346 |
| 2014 | #4138 | ↓733 |
| 2015 | #3513 | ↑625 |
| 2016 | #2935 | ↑578 |
| 2017 | #3312 | ↓377 |
| 2018 | #3106 | ↑206 |
| 2019 | #3103 | ↑3 |
| 2020 | #2846 | ↑257 |
| 2021 | #2862 | ↓16 |
| 2022 | #4184 | ↓1322 |
| 2023 | #3117 | ↑1067 |
| 2024 | #4701 | ↓1584 |
| 2025 | #3658 | ↑1043 |
Frequently asked questions about Rakeem
Is Rakeem a popular name?
Yes — Rakeem currently ranks #3658 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Rakeem more common for boys or girls?
Rakeem is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Rakeem most popular?
Rakeem peaked in 1992 in United States, with 183 recorded births that year.
Is Rakeem rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Rakeem’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #4797 in 1975 to #3658 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Rakeem?
At least 2,340 babies have been recorded with the name Rakeem across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Rakeem popular in more than one country?
Yes — Rakeem appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Rakeem?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Rakeem include Ranveer, Rider.
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