Naeem
Every Naeem since 1966 — 2,120 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Naeem
Naeem is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,325 in 2025 with 60 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1966, 2,120 American babies have been named Naeem. Its peak came in 2006, when 71 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Naeem stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Naeem year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 60 | #2,325 |
| 2024 | 70 | #2,126 |
| 2023 | 59 | #2,356 |
| 2022 | 65 | #2,230 |
| 2021 | 56 | #2,425 |
| 2020 | 60 | #2,279 |
| 2019 | 56 | #2,411 |
| 2018 | 54 | #2,436 |
| 2017 | 64 | #2,149 |
| 2016 | 51 | #2,504 |
| 2015 | 50 | #2,514 |
| 2014 | 54 | #2,394 |
| 2013 | 54 | #2,354 |
| 2012 | 58 | #2,256 |
| 2011 | 57 | #2,277 |
| 2010 | 53 | #2,387 |
| 2009 | 53 | #2,434 |
| 2008 | 53 | #2,423 |
| 2007 | 57 | #2,295 |
| 2006 | 71 | #1,910 |
| 2005 | 50 | #2,352 |
| 2004 | 38 | #2,776 |
| 2003 | 39 | #2,605 |
| 2002 | 31 | #2,994 |
| 2001 | 41 | #2,413 |
| 2000 | 44 | #2,241 |
| 1995 | 36 | #2,242 |
| 1990 | 37 | #2,038 |
| 1985 | 16 | #3,042 |
| 1980 | 27 | #2,036 |
| 1975 | 8 | #4,185 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Naeem in 2025?
Naeem ranked #2,325 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 60 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Naeem?
2,120 babies have been named Naeem in the United States since 1966, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Naeem most popular?
Naeem peaked in 2006, when 71 newborns received the name.
Is Naeem a boy or girl name?
Naeem is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Naeem rising or falling?
Naeem is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.