Total births
152
Boys' name · since 1976
Brahim
Since 1976, U.S. Social Security records show 152 babies named Brahim, peaking in 2024. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3822
- among boys today
- 152
- born since 1976
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 73%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Brahim is the #3822 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 152 recorded since 1976.
Social Security Administration records show Brahim recorded 152 times among boys since 1976, holding rank #3822 nationally today, ahead of 73% of boys, peaking in the 2020s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1976 to 2025.
- #3822 among boys today
- 152 born since 1976
- 2020s peak decade
- 73% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Brahim is currently the #3822 boys' name in America, more common than 73% of boys - 152 born since 1976, peaking in the 2020s.
- #3822
- among boys today
- 152
- born since 1976
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 73%
- more common than other boys
Brahim vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3822
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 73% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
51% of everyone ever named Brahim was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
29 babies were named Brahim in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Brahim compares
152 33th percentile among 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Brahim's all-time total is 59% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Brahim | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 152 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 29 | 23 | 22,252 |
Brahim's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Brahim splits its recorded history at 2014: 62% of all births land in the more recent half, 38% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1976 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2024 peak of 29 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Brahim at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#3,822
Active since
1976
Brahim popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 29
- Annual births at peak, across 50 years of records
Brahim by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Brahim's strongest decade.
77 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 51% of all-time use.
Brahim births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s 13
1980s
13 births
- 1990s 11
1990s
11 births
- 2000s 18
2000s
18 births
- 2010s 28
2010s
28 births
- 2020s
2020s
77 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 77 births (51% of all-time use).
Brahim by state
Where Brahim concentrates geographically, total births since 1976
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 16 | 10.5% |
| #2 | California | | 11 | 7.2% |
| #3 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 3.3% |
Texas share of Brahim's total US births 10.5%
Even split
16 of 152 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Brahim? ▼
152 babies have been named Brahim since 1976. It currently ranks #3822 among boys. The peak year was 2024 with 29 births.
When was Brahim most popular? ▼
Brahim was most popular in the 2020s decade with 77 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Brahim most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Brahim are Texas (16 births), California (11 births), Pennsylvania (5 births).
How long has the name Brahim been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Brahim since 1976 -- 50 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Brahim? ▼
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 Brahim's data
- Texas records the most Brahims (16 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Brahim
Nearby Names Like Brahim
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Brahim
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 Brahim side by side: Brahim vs Brandon Brahim vs Bradley Brahim vs Brayden
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Brahim
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, 1976–2025 (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. "Brahim: #3822 Boys' Name - 152 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/brahim. 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 Brahim 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.