Rakim: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Boys	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–
1910s	–	–	–	–
1920s	–	–	–	–
1930s	–	–	–	–
1940s	–	–	–	–
1950s	–	–	–	–
1960s	–	–	–	–
1970s	–	–	–	–
1980s	172	17	–	#1,161
1990s	563	56	+227%	#1,141
2000s	237	24	-58%	#2,908
2010s	221	22	-7%	#3,479
2020s (to 2025)	129	22	-3%	#3,967

Decade

Boys

Per year

Change

Best rank

1880s

–

1890s

–

1900s

–

1910s

–

1920s

–

1930s

–

1940s

–

1950s

–

1960s

–

1970s

–

1980s

172

–

#1,161

1990s

563

+227%

#1,141

2000s

237

-58%

#2,908

2010s

221

-7%

#3,479

2020s (to 2025)

129

-3%

#3,967

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.

How old are people named Rakim?

The median living Rakim is about 27 years old; half are between 14 and 33. An estimated 1,300 people named Rakim are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

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
1985	–	–
1980	–	–
1975	–	–
1970	–	–
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1960	–	–
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1895	–	–
1890	–	–
1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Rakim, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Rakim?

The median living Rakim is about 27 years old. Half of all living Rakims are between 14 and 33 years old.

How many people named Rakim are alive today?

An estimated 1,300 people named Rakim are alive in the United States, based on 1,322 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

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).

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Rakim popularity over time

The story of Rakim

How old are people named Rakim?

Rakim year by year

Famous people named Rakim

Frequently asked questions

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