Waseem
Every Waseem since 1979 — 794 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Waseem
Waseem is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,194 in 2025 with 19 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1979, 794 American babies have been named Waseem. Its peak came in 2020, when 35 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Waseem stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Waseem year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 | #5,194 |
| 2024 | 15 | #6,171 |
| 2023 | 17 | #5,649 |
| 2022 | 15 | #6,135 |
| 2021 | 15 | #6,017 |
| 2020 | 35 | #3,268 |
| 2019 | 22 | #4,625 |
| 2018 | 33 | #3,438 |
| 2017 | 27 | #3,984 |
| 2016 | 31 | #3,593 |
| 2015 | 23 | #4,397 |
| 2014 | 29 | #3,688 |
| 2013 | 22 | #4,455 |
| 2012 | 12 | #7,019 |
| 2011 | 31 | #3,508 |
| 2010 | 10 | #8,102 |
| 2009 | 21 | #4,739 |
| 2008 | 18 | #5,238 |
| 2007 | 26 | #4,003 |
| 2006 | 17 | #5,291 |
| 2005 | 17 | #5,026 |
| 2004 | 16 | #5,235 |
| 2003 | 24 | #3,728 |
| 2002 | 18 | #4,487 |
| 2001 | 20 | #4,113 |
| 2000 | 15 | #5,031 |
| 1995 | 12 | #5,112 |
| 1990 | 16 | #3,769 |
| 1985 | 10 | #4,321 |
| 1980 | 7 | #5,506 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Waseem in 2025?
Waseem ranked #5,194 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 19 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Waseem?
794 babies have been named Waseem in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Waseem most popular?
Waseem peaked in 2020, when 35 newborns received the name.
Is Waseem a boy or girl name?
Waseem is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Waseem rising or falling?
Waseem is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.