Kareem
girl nameKareem entered the US charts in 1972, peaked at #2903 in 1972, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1972–2025
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rank today
#2903
peak (1972)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #4347 |
| 1980s | #8082 |
| 1990s | #12684 |
| 2000s | #15031 |
| 2010s | #16547 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Kareem are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kareem alive today was born around 1978, making them about 47 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kareem in 2025?
- Kareem is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Kareem most popular?
- Kareem peaked in 1972, reaching #2903 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Kareem with classmates?
- Kareem will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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