Shakeem
2 countries#8243 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Shakeem was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
839 births recorded 1976–2025 · currently #8243 · peaked in 1994 with 60 births
Most common in: New York, New Jersey, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, North Carolina
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
31 births recorded 1996–2019 · peaked in 2001 with 4 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
31 births recorded 1996–2019 · peaked in 2001 with 4 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Shakeem’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | #5875 | — |
| 2006 | #7998 | ↓2123 |
| 2007 | #6622 | ↑1376 |
| 2008 | #7698 | ↓1076 |
| 2010 | #8139 | ↓441 |
| 2011 | #7009 | ↑1130 |
| 2012 | #7050 | ↓41 |
| 2013 | #7537 | ↓487 |
| 2014 | #7562 | ↓25 |
| 2015 | #7066 | ↑496 |
| 2016 | #10744 | ↓3678 |
| 2017 | #7095 | ↑3649 |
| 2018 | #6703 | ↑392 |
| 2019 | #8889 | ↓2186 |
| 2020 | #8067 | ↑822 |
| 2021 | #5338 | ↑2729 |
| 2022 | #5874 | ↓536 |
| 2023 | #12239 | ↓6365 |
| 2024 | #8987 | ↑3252 |
| 2025 | #8243 | ↑744 |
Frequently asked questions about Shakeem
Is Shakeem a popular name?
Yes — Shakeem currently ranks #8243 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Shakeem more common for boys or girls?
Shakeem is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Shakeem most popular?
Shakeem peaked in 1994 in United States, with 60 recorded births that year.
Is Shakeem rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Shakeem’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #5587 in 1976 to #8243 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Shakeem?
At least 870 babies have been recorded with the name Shakeem across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Shakeem popular in more than one country?
Yes — Shakeem appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Shakeem?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Shakeem include Shamus.
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