Total births
2,361
Boys' name · since 1962
Hakim
Hakim has 2,361 recorded births since 1962 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1976 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #2404
- among boys today
- 2,361
- born since 1962
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 83%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Hakim is the #2404 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 2,361 recorded since 1962.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Hakim has been recorded 2,361 times among boys since 1962, currently ranked #2404 nationally and more common than 83% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1962 to 2025.
- #2404 among boys today
- 2,361 born since 1962
- 1970s peak decade
- 83% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Hakim is currently the #2404 boys' name in America, more common than 83% of boys - 2,361 born since 1962, peaking in the 1970s.
- #2404
- among boys today
- 2,361
- born since 1962
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 83%
- more common than other boys
Hakim vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2404
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 83% of names given to boys today.
1970s
Peak decade
21% of everyone ever named Hakim was born in this single decade.
1976
Single peak year
90 babies were named Hakim in 1976 - its busiest year on record.
How Hakim compares
2,361 Top 19% higher than 81% of 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
Hakim's all-time total is 6x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Hakim | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,361 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 90 | 23 | 22,252 |
Hakim's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Hakim splits its recorded history at 1994: 48% of all births land in the more recent half, 52% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1964 (6 births) -- compare that against the 1976 peak of 90 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Hakim at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1976
Current rank
#2,404
Active since
1962
Hakim popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1962–2025
- Peak year (1976)
- 90
- Annual births at peak, across 64 years of records
Hakim by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Hakim's strongest decade.
503 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 21% of all-time use.
Hakim births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 67
1960s
67 births
- 1970s
1970s
503 births
- 1980s
1980s
442 births
- 1990s
1990s
439 births
- 2000s
2000s
371 births
- 2010s
2010s
289 births
- 2020s
2020s
250 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 503 births (21% of all-time use).
How Hakim compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Hakim's total volume
Hakim vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Hakim by state
Where Hakim concentrates geographically, total births since 1962
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 300 | 12.7% |
| #2 | New York | | 297 | 12.6% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 224 | 9.5% |
| #4 | California | | 98 | 4.2% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 16 | 0.7% |
| #6 | Massachusetts | | 14 | 0.6% |
| #7 | Texas | | 10 | 0.4% |
| #8 | Maryland | | 6 | 0.3% |
Pennsylvania share of Hakim's total US births 12.7%
Even split
300 of 2,361 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 11 reporting states.
Hakim appears in 11 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hakim? ▼
Hakim has been given to 2,361 babies in the U.S. since 1962, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #2404 as of the latest data. 90 babies were born in 1976, its single highest year.
When was Hakim most popular? ▼
Hakim was most popular in the 1970s decade with 503 total births. The single peak year was 1976.
Where is Hakim most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Hakim are Pennsylvania (300 births), New York (297 births), New Jersey (224 births).
How long has the name Hakim been used? ▼
Records for Hakim go back to 1962, giving 64 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Hakim? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Hakeem, Hakan, Hakop, Hakiem, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Hakim's data
- Hakim's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (503 total births) through the 2020s (250) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Pennsylvania records the most Hakims (300 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 Hakim
Nearby Names Like Hakim
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Hakim
Hakeem Boy
#1266 6,299 births
Hakan Boy
#5732 376 births
Hakop Boy
243 births
Hakiem Boy
97 births
Hakeen Boy
68 births
Compare Hakim side by side: Hakim vs Hakeem Hakim vs Hakan Hakim vs Hakop
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Hakim
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, 1962–2025 (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. "Hakim: #2404 Boys' Name - 2,361 Births, Peak 1976." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/hakim. 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 Hakim 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.