How Many People Are Named Kareem?

17,974

people in the United States are named Kareem

1 in 18,638 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#1960

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0054%

Of US population

Peak Year

1980

480 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: Arabic
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

Variant transcription of KARIM. A famous bearer of this name is basketball player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (1947-).

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
1.1%
Male
98.9%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 25.9 years old

Young (<30) 10,430
58%
Adult (30–60) 7,544
42%
Senior (>60) 0
0%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1964 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

New York 3,595
Pennsylvania 1,482
California 1,438
New Jersey 1,266
Florida 1,136
Michigan 864
Illinois 796
Texas 760
Georgia 688
Virginia 549

💡 Fun Facts About "Kareem"

  • 403 babies were named Kareem in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1980
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1964
  • Most popular in New York

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