Azim
Every Azim since 1973 — 605 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Azim
Azim is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,251 in 2025 with 36 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 605 American babies have been named Azim. Its peak came in 2025, when 36 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Azim stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Azim year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 36 | #3,251 |
| 2024 | 25 | #4,209 |
| 2023 | 28 | #3,895 |
| 2022 | 21 | #4,722 |
| 2021 | 22 | #4,508 |
| 2020 | 17 | #5,264 |
| 2019 | 17 | #5,371 |
| 2018 | 18 | #5,126 |
| 2017 | 16 | #5,552 |
| 2016 | 17 | #5,343 |
| 2015 | 12 | #6,708 |
| 2014 | 17 | #5,272 |
| 2013 | 12 | #6,643 |
| 2012 | 23 | #4,264 |
| 2011 | 11 | #7,059 |
| 2010 | 9 | #8,209 |
| 2009 | 12 | #6,848 |
| 2008 | 10 | #7,756 |
| 2007 | 15 | #5,682 |
| 2006 | 12 | #6,501 |
| 2005 | 15 | #5,310 |
| 2004 | 13 | #5,843 |
| 2003 | 15 | #5,060 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 11 | #6,055 |
| 2000 | 9 | #6,897 |
| 1995 | 13 | #4,534 |
| 1990 | 7 | #6,466 |
| 1985 | 8 | #4,735 |
| 1980 | 6 | #5,581 |
| 1975 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
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Famous people named Azim
- Azim Premji Businessperson · b. 1945
- Azim Isabekov Politician · b. 1960
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Azim in 2025?
Azim ranked #3,251 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 36 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Azim?
605 babies have been named Azim in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Azim most popular?
Azim peaked in 2025, when 36 newborns received the name.
Is Azim a boy or girl name?
Azim is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Azim rising or falling?
Azim is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Azim?
Well-known people named Azim include Azim Premji (businessperson), Azim Isabekov (politician).