Sarim
Every Sarim since 1996 — 357 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sarim
Sarim is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,737 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1996, 357 American babies have been named Sarim. Its peak came in 2014, when 25 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 Sarim stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sarim 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 | #6,737 |
| 2024 | 17 | #5,614 |
| 2023 | 12 | #7,222 |
| 2022 | 15 | #6,094 |
| 2021 | 14 | #6,285 |
| 2020 | 18 | #5,194 |
| 2019 | 20 | #4,933 |
| 2018 | 24 | #4,326 |
| 2017 | 19 | #5,075 |
| 2016 | 16 | #5,746 |
| 2015 | 18 | #5,249 |
| 2014 | 25 | #4,110 |
| 2013 | 21 | #4,589 |
| 2012 | 15 | #5,936 |
| 2011 | 11 | #7,412 |
| 2010 | 10 | #8,033 |
| 2009 | 10 | #8,198 |
| 2008 | 14 | #6,344 |
| 2007 | 7 | #10,695 |
| 2006 | 10 | #7,897 |
| 2005 | 9 | #8,177 |
| 2004 | 8 | #8,777 |
| 2003 | 5 | #12,432 |
| 2002 | 7 | #9,212 |
| 2001 | 7 | #9,059 |
| 2000 | 7 | #8,965 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sarim in 2025?
Sarim ranked #6,737 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 Sarim?
357 babies have been named Sarim in the United States since 1996, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sarim most popular?
Sarim peaked in 2014, when 25 newborns received the name.
Is Sarim a boy or girl name?
Sarim is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sarim rising or falling?
Sarim is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.