Rakim
Every Rakim since 1981 — 1,322 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rakim
Rakim is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,719 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1981, 1,322 American babies have been named Rakim. Its peak came in 1992, when 94 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 Rakim stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rakim year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #6,719 |
| 2024 | 23 | #4,529 |
| 2023 | 20 | #5,021 |
| 2022 | 28 | #3,967 |
| 2021 | 22 | #4,597 |
| 2020 | 23 | #4,389 |
| 2019 | 15 | #6,034 |
| 2018 | 22 | #4,576 |
| 2017 | 21 | #4,708 |
| 2016 | 32 | #3,503 |
| 2015 | 14 | #6,238 |
| 2014 | 28 | #3,757 |
| 2013 | 31 | #3,479 |
| 2012 | 16 | #5,668 |
| 2011 | 24 | #4,187 |
| 2010 | 18 | #5,196 |
| 2009 | 21 | #4,710 |
| 2008 | 11 | #7,590 |
| 2007 | 31 | #3,491 |
| 2006 | 21 | #4,470 |
| 2005 | 22 | #4,156 |
| 2004 | 20 | #4,379 |
| 2003 | 23 | #3,821 |
| 2002 | 28 | #3,243 |
| 2001 | 29 | #3,123 |
| 2000 | 31 | #2,908 |
| 1995 | 44 | #1,945 |
| 1990 | 80 | #1,233 |
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Famous people named Rakim
- Rakim Singer · b. 1968
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rakim in 2025?
Rakim ranked #6,719 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rakim?
1,322 babies have been named Rakim in the United States since 1981, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rakim most popular?
Rakim peaked in 1992, when 94 newborns received the name.
Is Rakim a boy or girl name?
Rakim is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rakim rising or falling?
Rakim is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Rakim?
Well-known people named Rakim include Rakim (singer).