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1981

First Year

2024

Last Year

1994

Peak Year

#4802

Peak Rank

249

Total Count

33

Years Active

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## The Story of Kassem

Kassem first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1981, with 7 babies given the name that year. The name hit its high-water mark in 1994: 12 births, good for #4,802 nationwide. The 1990s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 33% of all recorded Kassems. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2024 (5 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 249 Kassems have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

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## Names that sound like Kassem

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

* Casm
* Kasm
* [Kasim](/kasim)
* [Kassim](/kassim)
* Chasm
* [Cason](/cason)
* [Casson](/casson)
* [Kasen](/kasen)
* [Kasson](/kasson)
* [Casin](/casin)
* [Cassin](/cassin)
* [Kasin](/kasin)

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Kassem

What does the name Kassem mean?

Kassem is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1981\. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kassem in 2026?

In 2026, Kassem ranks #12,301 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Kassem most popular?

Kassem reached its peak popularity in 1994, ranking #4,802 that year with 12 babies given the name.

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

Kassem has historically been most popular in Michigan. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kassem.

Is Kassem a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Kassem?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kassem include Myran, Garritt, Romar. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

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## About the name Kassem 

Kassem is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1981 and has accumulated 249 births in the dataset. Kassem's peak popularity came in 1994 when it ranked #4,802\. Use the chart and map above to compare Kassem's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 1994 → ](/year/1994)
* [ Names of the 1990s → ](/decade/1990s)
* [ Names starting with "K" → ](/letter/k)
* [ Browse all boy names → ](/names/boys)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). 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 ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

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. 

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