Ikeem
Every Ikeem since 1985 — 371 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ikeem
Ikeem is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,179 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1985, 371 American babies have been named Ikeem. Its peak came in 1991, when 32 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Ikeem stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ikeem year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #11,179 |
| 2024 | 9 | #8,591 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 7 | #10,205 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 5 | #12,800 |
| 2019 | 5 | #12,875 |
| 2018 | 11 | #7,314 |
| 2017 | 8 | #9,165 |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 5 | #12,812 |
| 2014 | 9 | #8,395 |
| 2013 | 6 | #11,262 |
| 2012 | 6 | #11,321 |
| 2011 | 7 | #10,020 |
| 2010 | 5 | #12,981 |
| 2009 | 8 | #9,304 |
| 2008 | 5 | #13,282 |
| 2007 | 5 | #13,075 |
| 2006 | 10 | #7,637 |
| 2005 | 5 | #12,107 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 7 | #9,023 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 10 | #6,637 |
| 2000 | 10 | #6,509 |
| 1995 | 12 | #4,910 |
| 1990 | 25 | #2,653 |
| 1985 | 12 | #3,674 |
| 1980 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ikeem in 2025?
Ikeem ranked #11,179 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ikeem?
371 babies have been named Ikeem in the United States since 1985, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ikeem most popular?
Ikeem peaked in 1991, when 32 newborns received the name.
Is Ikeem a boy or girl name?
Ikeem is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ikeem rising or falling?
Ikeem is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.