Boy · #7,354 in 2026

Kaseem

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

Current Rank

#7,354

Peak Rank

#2,279 (2000)

Total Babies

904

5-Yr Trend

-33%

1957

First Year

2026

Last Year

2000

Peak Year

#2279

Peak Rank

904

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kaseem

Kaseem first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1957, with 11 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2000, when 29 Kaseems were born — ranking #2,993 that year. As of 2026, Kaseem ranks #7,354 for baby boys with 9 births, falling sharply (-33%). In total, more than 904 Kaseems have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Kaseem

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kaseem 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 Kaseem

What does the name Kaseem mean?

Kaseem is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1957. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kaseem in 2026?

In 2026, Kaseem ranks #7,354 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Kaseem most popular?

Kaseem reached its peak popularity in 2000, ranking #2,279 that year with 29 babies given the name.

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

Kaseem 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 Kaseem.

Is Kaseem a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Kaseem?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kaseem include Veron, Morrie, Stu. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kaseem

Kaseem is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1957 and has accumulated 904 births in the dataset. Kaseem's peak popularity came in 2000 when it ranked #2,279. Use the chart and map above to compare Kaseem'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.