Rakeem
Every Rakeem since 1975 — 2,182 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rakeem
Rakeem is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,733 in 2025 with 30 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 2,182 American babies have been named Rakeem. Its peak came in 1992, when 183 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 Rakeem stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rakeem year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 | #3,733 |
| 2024 | 21 | #4,838 |
| 2023 | 39 | #3,164 |
| 2022 | 25 | #4,271 |
| 2021 | 43 | #2,901 |
| 2020 | 42 | #2,878 |
| 2019 | 38 | #3,137 |
| 2018 | 37 | #3,155 |
| 2017 | 34 | #3,363 |
| 2016 | 40 | #2,970 |
| 2015 | 31 | #3,569 |
| 2014 | 24 | #4,230 |
| 2013 | 31 | #3,478 |
| 2012 | 37 | #3,101 |
| 2011 | 23 | #4,324 |
| 2010 | 24 | #4,205 |
| 2009 | 26 | #4,011 |
| 2008 | 31 | #3,549 |
| 2007 | 24 | #4,220 |
| 2006 | 20 | #4,644 |
| 2005 | 32 | #3,220 |
| 2004 | 16 | #5,194 |
| 2003 | 15 | #5,210 |
| 2002 | 23 | #3,749 |
| 2001 | 33 | #2,849 |
| 2000 | 46 | #2,187 |
| 1995 | 130 | #975 |
| 1990 | 121 | #945 |
| 1985 | 9 | #4,602 |
| 1980 | 10 | #4,059 |
| 1975 | 6 | #5,302 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rakeem in 2025?
Rakeem ranked #3,733 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 30 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rakeem?
2,182 babies have been named Rakeem in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rakeem most popular?
Rakeem peaked in 1992, when 183 newborns received the name.
Is Rakeem a boy or girl name?
Rakeem is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rakeem rising or falling?
Rakeem is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.