Boy · #12,141 in 2026

Karriem

Current Rank
#12,141
Peak Rank
#1,228 (1975)
Total Babies
512
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1975
First Year
1975
Last Year
1975
Peak Year
#9068
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Karriem

Karriem first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1966, with 11 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1975, when 48 Karriems were born — ranking #1,228 that year. As of 2026, Karriem ranks #12,141 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 512 Karriems have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Karriem

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Karriem

What does the name Karriem mean?
Karriem is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1966. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Karriem in 2026?
In 2026, Karriem ranks #12,141 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Karriem most popular?
Karriem reached its peak popularity in 1975, ranking #1,228 that year with 48 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Karriem most popular?
Karriem has historically been most popular in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Karriem.
Is Karriem a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Karriem is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Karriem?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Karriem include Rodman, Tyre, Heinz. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Karriem

Karriem is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1966 and has accumulated 512 births in the dataset. Karriem's peak popularity came in 1975 when it ranked #1,228. Use the chart and map above to compare Karriem'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.