Hakim
Borrowed from Arabic حَكِيم (ḥakīm, “wise”).
Every Hakim since 1962 — 2,361 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hakim
Hakim is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,777 in 2025 with 46 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1962, 2,361 American babies have been named Hakim. Its peak came in 1976, when 90 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Hakim stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hakim year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 46 | #2,777 |
| 2024 | 58 | #2,399 |
| 2023 | 42 | #2,970 |
| 2022 | 36 | #3,298 |
| 2021 | 29 | #3,765 |
| 2020 | 39 | #2,996 |
| 2019 | 27 | #3,935 |
| 2018 | 31 | #3,562 |
| 2017 | 34 | #3,337 |
| 2016 | 28 | #3,814 |
| 2015 | 25 | #4,117 |
| 2014 | 32 | #3,406 |
| 2013 | 28 | #3,693 |
| 2012 | 31 | #3,474 |
| 2011 | 34 | #3,268 |
| 2010 | 19 | #4,905 |
| 2009 | 21 | #4,640 |
| 2008 | 34 | #3,308 |
| 2007 | 33 | #3,329 |
| 2006 | 34 | #3,183 |
| 2005 | 39 | #2,768 |
| 2004 | 34 | #2,973 |
| 2003 | 33 | #2,952 |
| 2002 | 46 | #2,269 |
| 2001 | 45 | #2,260 |
| 2000 | 52 | #1,977 |
| 1995 | 34 | #2,314 |
| 1990 | 61 | #1,441 |
| 1985 | 43 | #1,530 |
| 1980 | 58 | #1,207 |
| 1975 | 57 | #1,120 |
| 1970 | 21 | #1,958 |
| 1965 | 8 | #3,080 |
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Famous people named Hakim
- Hakim Ziyech Soccer player · b. 1993
- Hakim Warrick Basketball player · b. 1982
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hakim mean?
Borrowed from Arabic حَكِيم (ḥakīm, “wise”).
How popular is the name Hakim in 2025?
Hakim ranked #2,777 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 46 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Hakim?
2,361 babies have been named Hakim in the United States since 1962, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hakim most popular?
Hakim peaked in 1976, when 90 newborns received the name.
Is Hakim a boy or girl name?
Hakim is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Hakim rising or falling?
Hakim is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Hakim?
Well-known people named Hakim include Hakim Ziyech (soccer player), Hakim Warrick (basketball player).