Boy · #6,170 in 2026

Kassim

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

Current Rank

#6,170

Peak Rank

#2,965 (2019)

Total Babies

415

5-Yr Trend

+15%

1970

First Year

2026

Last Year

2019

Peak Year

#2965

Peak Rank

415

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kassim

Kassim first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1970, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2019, when 18 Kassims were born — ranking #5,153 that year. As of 2026, Kassim ranks #6,170 for baby boys with 14 births, rising sharply (+15% over the past five years). In total, more than 415 Kassims have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Kassim

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kassim 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 Kassim

What does the name Kassim mean?

Kassim is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1970. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kassim in 2026?

In 2026, Kassim ranks #6,170 among boys' names in the U.S., with 14 babies given the name that year.

When was Kassim most popular?

Kassim reached its peak popularity in 2019, ranking #2,965 that year with 18 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Kassim a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Kassim?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kassim include Agustine, Markey, Tarance. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kassim

Kassim is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1970 and has accumulated 415 births in the dataset. Kassim's peak popularity came in 2019 when it ranked #2,965. Use the chart and map above to compare Kassim'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.