Kerim
Every Kerim since 1969 — 396 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kerim
Kerim is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,476 in 2025 with 23 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1969, 396 American babies have been named Kerim. Its peak came in 2016, when 38 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Kerim stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kerim year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | #4,476 |
| 2024 | 15 | #6,044 |
| 2023 | 19 | #5,167 |
| 2022 | 18 | #5,329 |
| 2021 | 25 | #4,174 |
| 2020 | 32 | #3,457 |
| 2019 | 16 | #5,697 |
| 2018 | 13 | #6,541 |
| 2017 | 23 | #4,402 |
| 2016 | 38 | #3,092 |
| 2015 | 11 | #7,319 |
| 2014 | 9 | #8,487 |
| 2013 | 13 | #6,457 |
| 2012 | 17 | #5,387 |
| 2011 | 7 | #10,248 |
| 2010 | 14 | #6,223 |
| 2009 | 13 | #6,650 |
| 2008 | 16 | #5,649 |
| 2007 | 8 | #9,364 |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | 8 | #8,732 |
| 2004 | 11 | #6,785 |
| 2003 | 7 | #9,200 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 8 | #7,973 |
| 2000 | 5 | #11,360 |
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Famous people named Kerim
- Kerim Kerimov Engineer · 1917–2003
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kerim in 2025?
Kerim ranked #4,476 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 23 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kerim?
396 babies have been named Kerim in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kerim most popular?
Kerim peaked in 2016, when 38 newborns received the name.
Is Kerim a boy or girl name?
Kerim is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kerim rising or falling?
Kerim is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kerim?
Well-known people named Kerim include Kerim Kerimov (engineer).