Karim
boy name#1084 in 2025Karim entered the US charts in 1957, peaked at #706 in 2023, ranks #1084 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1957–2025
#1084
rank today
#706
peak (2023)
198
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #3005 |
| 1960s | #2410 |
| 1970s | #1164 |
| 1980s | #1196 |
| 1990s | #1295 |
| 2000s | #1251 |
| 2010s | #1098 |
| 2020s | #911 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Karim has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 6,700 people named Karim are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Karim alive today was born around 2008, making them about 17 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Karim in 2025?
- Karim ranks #1084 among US boy names in 2025, with 198 babies given the name.
- When was the name Karim most popular?
- Karim peaked in 2023, reaching #706 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Karim with classmates?
- Karim will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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