Boy · #3,836 in 2026

Jakeem

Name: Popularity of the name Jakeem in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Jakeem, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,836

Peak Rank

#1,888 (2002)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

-13%

1980

First Year

2026

Last Year

2002

Peak Year

#1888

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Jakeem

Jakeem first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1980, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2002, when 59 Jakeems were born — ranking #1,888 that year. As of 2026, Jakeem ranks #3,836 for baby boys with 29 births, gradually falling (-13%). In total, more than 1K Jakeems have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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Names that sound like Jakeem

Phonetically similar names — useful when Jakeem is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jakeem

What does the name Jakeem mean?

Jakeem is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1980. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Jakeem in 2026?

In 2026, Jakeem ranks #3,836 among boys' names in the U.S., with 29 babies given the name that year.

When was Jakeem most popular?

Jakeem reached its peak popularity in 2002, ranking #1,888 that year with 59 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Jakeem most popular?

Jakeem has historically been most popular in South Carolina, Louisiana, Virginia. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Jakeem.

Is Jakeem a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Jakeem is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Jakeem?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jakeem include Lyon, Abbie, Kimber. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jakeem

Jakeem is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1980 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Jakeem's peak popularity came in 2002 when it ranked #1,888. Use the chart and map above to compare Jakeem's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.