Hakeem
boy name#1499 in 2025Hakeem entered the US charts in 1971, peaked at #586 in 1989, ranks #1499 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1971–2025
#1499
rank today
#586
peak (1989)
117
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #2250 |
| 1980s | #1571 |
| 1990s | #732 |
| 2000s | #1624 |
| 2010s | #1460 |
| 2020s | #1193 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Hakeem has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 6,200 people named Hakeem are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Hakeem alive today was born around 2000, making them about 25 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Hakeem in 2025?
- Hakeem ranks #1499 among US boy names in 2025, with 117 babies given the name.
- When was the name Hakeem most popular?
- Hakeem peaked in 1989, reaching #586 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Hakeem with classmates?
- Hakeem will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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