Total births
32
Boys' name · since 1982
Besim
Besim has 32 recorded births since 1982 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2002 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 32
- total births
- 1982–2002
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 47%
- born in that decade
Besim is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 32 have been recorded since 1982.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Besim has been recorded 32 times among boys since 1982, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1982 to 2002.
- 32 total births
- 1982–2002 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 47% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
32 boys have been named Besim since 1982, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2002.
- 32
- total births
- 1982–2002
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 47%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
47% of everyone ever named Besim was born in this single decade.
2002
Single peak year
8 babies were named Besim in 2002 - its busiest year on record.
Besim's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Besim's SSA record in two at 1995 and the more recent half accounts for 66% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 34%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1994, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2002 peak of 8, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Besim at a glance
Last recorded 2002Peak year
2002
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1982
Besim popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1982–2002
- Peak year (2002)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 21 years of records
Besim by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Besim's strongest decade.
15 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 47% of all-time use.
Besim births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
6 births
- 1990s
1990s
11 births
- 2000s
2000s
15 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 15 births (47% of all-time use).
Besim by state
Where Besim concentrates geographically, total births since 1982
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 6 | 18.8% |
New York share of Besim's total US births 18.8%
6 of 32 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Besim? ▼
Since 1982, Social Security records show 32 babies named Besim. The most recent recorded year was 2002. Its busiest year on record was 2002, with 8 births.
When was Besim most popular? ▼
Besim was most popular in the 2000s decade with 15 total births. The single peak year was 2002.
Where is Besim most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Besim are New York (6 births).
How long has the name Besim been used? ▼
Records for Besim go back to 1982, giving 21 years of history through 2002.
What names are similar to Besim? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Bessie, Besnik, Beshoy, Besart, and 1 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Besim's data
- New York records the most Besims (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Besim
Nearby Names Like Besim
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Besim
Bessie Boy
737 births
Besnik Boy
#11312 102 births
Beshoy Boy
33 births
Besart Boy
10 births
Bess Boy
5 births
Compare Besim side by side: Besim vs Bessie Besim vs Besnik Besim vs Beshoy
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1982–2002 (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. "Besim: Baby Name Since 1982 - 32 Births, Peak 2002." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/besim. 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 Besim 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 June 2026.