Total births
254
Boys' name · since 1976
Braheem
254 babies named Braheem in U.S. Social Security records since 1976, with the highest year being 1979. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 254
- total births
- 1976–2014
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
254 boys have been named Braheem since 1976, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Braheem has been recorded 254 times among boys since 1976, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1976 to 2014.
- 254 total births
- 1976–2014 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 42% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
254 boys have been named Braheem since 1976, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2014.
- 254
- total births
- 1976–2014
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Braheem was born in this single decade.
1979
Single peak year
18 babies were named Braheem in 1979 - its busiest year on record.
Braheem's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Braheem's SSA record in two at 1992 and the more recent half accounts for 38% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 62%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1978, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1979 peak of 18, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Braheem at a glance
Last recorded 2014Peak year
1979
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1976
Braheem popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2014
- Peak year (1979)
- 18
- Annual births at peak, across 39 years of records
Braheem by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Braheem's strongest decade.
107 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Braheem births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 30
1970s
30 births
- 1980s
1980s
107 births
- 1990s
1990s
59 births
- 2000s 34
2000s
34 births
- 2010s 24
2010s
24 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 107 births (42% of all-time use).
Braheem by state
Where Braheem concentrates geographically, total births since 1976
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 135 | 53.1% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 10 | 3.9% |
Pennsylvania share of Braheem's total US births 53.1%
Even split
135 of 254 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Braheem? ▼
Since 1976, Social Security records show 254 babies named Braheem. The most recent recorded year was 2014. Its busiest year on record was 1979, with 18 births.
When was Braheem most popular? ▼
Braheem was most popular in the 1980s decade with 107 total births. The single peak year was 1979.
Where is Braheem most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Braheem are Pennsylvania (135 births), New Jersey (10 births).
How long has the name Braheem been used? ▼
Braheem has been recorded in Social Security data since 1976, spanning 39 years of data through 2014.
What names are similar to Braheem? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Brandon, Bradley, Brayden, Brady, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Braheem's data
- Braheem's decade-level peak was the 1980s (107 total births); usage has since declined to 24 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Pennsylvania records the most Braheems (135 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania 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 Braheem
Nearby Names Like Braheem
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Braheem
Brandon Boy
#230 770,509 births
Bradley Boy
#362 313,008 births
Brayden Boy
#190 136,548 births
Brady Boy
#309 96,770 births
Brad Boy
#4077 83,060 births
Compare Braheem side by side: Braheem vs Brandon Braheem vs Bradley Braheem vs Brayden
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1976–2014 (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. "Braheem: Baby Name Since 1976 - 254 Births, Peak 1979." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/braheem. 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 Braheem 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.