Total births
26
Boys' name · since 1990
Dakeem
Since 1990, U.S. Social Security records show 26 babies named Dakeem, peaking in 1992. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 26
- total births
- 1990–1999
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
Dakeem is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 26 have been recorded since 1990.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Dakeem has been recorded 26 times among boys since 1990, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1990 to 1999.
- 26 total births
- 1990–1999 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 100% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
26 boys have been named Dakeem since 1990, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 1999.
- 26
- total births
- 1990–1999
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
100% of everyone ever named Dakeem was born in this single decade.
1992
Single peak year
8 babies were named Dakeem in 1992 - its busiest year on record.
Dakeem's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Dakeem splits its recorded history at 1993: 42% of all births land in the more recent half, 58% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1993 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1992 peak of 8 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Dakeem at a glance
Last recorded 1999Peak year
1992
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1990
Dakeem popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1990–1999
- Peak year (1992)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 10 years of records
Dakeem by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Dakeem's strongest decade.
26 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 100% of all-time use.
Dakeem births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
26 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 26 births (100% of all-time use).
Dakeem by state
Where Dakeem concentrates geographically, total births since 1990
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 5 | 19.2% |
New York share of Dakeem's total US births 19.2%
5 of 26 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dakeem? ▼
Dakeem has been given to 26 babies in the U.S. since 1990, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1999. 8 babies were born in 1992, its single highest year.
When was Dakeem most popular? ▼
Dakeem was most popular in the 1990s decade with 26 total births. The single peak year was 1992.
Where is Dakeem most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Dakeem are New York (5 births).
How long has the name Dakeem been used? ▼
Records for Dakeem go back to 1990, giving 10 years of history through 1999.
What names are similar to Dakeem? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Dakota, Dakari, Dakoda, Dakotah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Dakeem's data
- New York records the most Dakeems (5 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 Dakeem
Nearby Names Like Dakeem
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dakeem
Dakota Boy
#326 93,118 births
Dakari Boy
#796 4,326 births
Dakoda Boy
#1978 3,356 births
Dakotah Boy
#4773 3,151 births
Dakarai Boy
#3727 1,493 births
Compare Dakeem side by side: Dakeem vs Dakota Dakeem vs Dakari Dakeem vs Dakoda
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, 1990–1999 (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. "Dakeem: Baby Name Since 1990 - 26 Births, Peak 1992." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dakeem. 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 Dakeem 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.