Boy · #10,812 in 2026

Kasem

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

Current Rank

#10,812

Peak Rank

#7,642 (2002)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1984

First Year

2023

Last Year

2002

Peak Year

#7642

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kasem

Kasem first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1984, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2002, when 8 Kasems were born — ranking #7,642 that year. As of 2026, Kasem ranks #10,812 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 94 Kasems 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

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Kasem

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

Casm
Caisson
Kassem
Kasm
Gaysome
Casing
Qasim
Kasim
Kassim
Chasm
Cason
Casein

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kasem

What does the name Kasem mean?

Kasem is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1984. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kasem in 2026?

In 2026, Kasem ranks #10,812 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Kasem most popular?

Kasem reached its peak popularity in 2002, ranking #7,642 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Kasem a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Kasem?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kasem include Pratt, Kasmir, Star. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kasem

Kasem is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1984 and has accumulated 94 births in the dataset. Kasem's peak popularity came in 2002 when it ranked #7,642. Use the chart and map above to compare Kasem'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.