Total births
97
Boys' name · since 1975
Hakiem
Since 1975, U.S. Social Security records show 97 babies named Hakiem, peaking in 2003. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 97
- total births
- 1975–2021
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
Hakiem sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 97 recorded since 1975.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Hakiem has been recorded 97 times among boys since 1975, 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 1975 to 2021.
- 97 total births
- 1975–2021 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 25% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
97 boys have been named Hakiem since 1975, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2021.
- 97
- total births
- 1975–2021
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Hakiem was born in this single decade.
2003
Single peak year
11 babies were named Hakiem in 2003 - its busiest year on record.
Hakiem's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Hakiem's SSA record in two at 1997 and the more recent half accounts for 55% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 45%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1975, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2003 peak of 11, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Hakiem at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
2003
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1975
Hakiem popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1975–2021
- Peak year (2003)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 47 years of records
Hakiem by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Hakiem's strongest decade.
24 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Hakiem births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s
1980s
24 births
- 1990s
1990s
22 births
- 2000s
2000s
16 births
- 2010s
2010s
22 births
- 2020s 8
2020s
8 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 24 births (25% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hakiem? ▼
97 babies have been named Hakiem since 1975. It was last recorded in 2021. The peak year was 2003 with 11 births.
When was Hakiem most popular? ▼
Hakiem was most popular in the 1980s decade with 24 total births. The single peak year was 2003.
How long has the name Hakiem been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Hakiem since 1975 -- 47 years through the most recent 2021 data.
What names are similar to Hakiem? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Hakeem, Hakim, Hakan, Hakop, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Hakiem's data
- Hakiem's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (24 total births) through the 2020s (8) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Hakiem
Nearby Names Like Hakiem
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Hakiem
Hakeem Boy
#1266 6,299 births
Hakim Boy
#2404 2,361 births
Hakan Boy
#5732 376 births
Hakop Boy
243 births
Hakeen Boy
68 births
Compare Hakiem side by side: Hakiem vs Hakeem Hakiem vs Hakim Hakiem vs Hakan
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, 1975–2021 (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. "Hakiem: Baby Name Since 1975 - 97 Births, Peak 2003." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/hakiem. 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 Hakiem 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.