Total births
213
Boys' name · since 1983
Arkeem
Since 1983, U.S. Social Security records show 213 babies named Arkeem, peaking in 1989. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 213
- total births
- 1983–2021
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 57%
- born in that decade
Arkeem sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 213 recorded since 1983.
Arkeem has 213 recorded births among boys since 1983, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used boys names, busiest in the 1990s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1983 to 2021.
- 213 total births
- 1983–2021 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 57% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
213 boys have been named Arkeem since 1983, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2021.
- 213
- total births
- 1983–2021
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 57%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
57% of everyone ever named Arkeem was born in this single decade.
1989
Single peak year
27 babies were named Arkeem in 1989 - its busiest year on record.
Arkeem's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Arkeem splits its recorded history at 1996: 34% of all births land in the more recent half, 66% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1986 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1989 peak of 27 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Arkeem at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
1989
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1983
Arkeem popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1983–2021
- Peak year (1989)
- 27
- Annual births at peak, across 39 years of records
Arkeem by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Arkeem's strongest decade.
121 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 57% of all-time use.
Arkeem births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
53 births
- 1990s
1990s
121 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
- 2010s 24
2010s
24 births
- 2020s 10
2020s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 121 births (57% of all-time use).
Arkeem by state
Where Arkeem concentrates geographically, total births since 1983
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 14 | 6.6% |
| #2 | Florida | | 5 | 2.3% |
| #3 | South Carolina | | 5 | 2.3% |
Georgia share of Arkeem's total US births 6.6%
Even split
14 of 213 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Arkeem? ▼
Arkeem has been given to 213 babies in the U.S. since 1983, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2021. 27 babies were born in 1989, its single highest year.
When was Arkeem most popular? ▼
Arkeem was most popular in the 1990s decade with 121 total births. The single peak year was 1989.
Where is Arkeem most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Arkeem are Georgia (14 births), Florida (5 births), South Carolina (5 births).
How long has the name Arkeem been used? ▼
Records for Arkeem go back to 1983, giving 39 years of history through 2021.
What names are similar to Arkeem? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Arkan, Arkin, Arkyn, Arkham, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Arkeem's data
- Arkeem's decade-level peak was the 1990s (121 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Georgia records the most Arkeems (14 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Georgia names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Arkeem
Nearby Names Like Arkeem
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Arkeem
Arkan Boy
#3689 219 births
Arkin Boy
#8714 215 births
Arkyn Boy
#5431 149 births
Arkham Boy
#11902 89 births
Ark Boy
#9142 88 births
Compare Arkeem side by side: Arkeem vs Arkan Arkeem vs Arkin Arkeem vs Arkyn
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1983–2021 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Arkeem: Baby Name Since 1983 - 213 Births, Peak 1989." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/arkeem. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Arkeem draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.