Total births
371
Boys' name · since 1985
Ikeem
Ikeem has 371 recorded births since 1985 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1991 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #8551
- among boys today
- 371
- born since 1985
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 40%
- more common than other boys
Ikeem currently ranks #8551 among boys' names in America, with 371 babies recorded since 1985.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Ikeem has been recorded 371 times among boys since 1985, currently ranked #8551 nationally and more common than 40% of boys, 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 1985 to 2025.
- #8551 among boys today
- 371 born since 1985
- 1990s peak decade
- 40% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Ikeem is currently the #8551 boys' name in America, more common than 40% of boys - 371 born since 1985, peaking in the 1990s.
- #8551
- among boys today
- 371
- born since 1985
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 40%
- more common than other boys
Ikeem vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#8551
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 40% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Ikeem was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
32 babies were named Ikeem in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
How Ikeem compares
371 Top 50% higher than 50% 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
Ikeem's all-time total is 1% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Ikeem | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 371 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 32 | 23 | 22,252 |
Ikeem's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Ikeem's full recorded timeline at 2005, 33% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 67% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1998, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1991 peak of 32 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Ikeem at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1991
Current rank
#8,551
Active since
1985
Ikeem popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1985–2025
- Peak year (1991)
- 32
- Annual births at peak, across 41 years of records
Ikeem by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Ikeem's strongest decade.
171 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Ikeem births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 51
1980s
51 births
- 1990s
1990s
171 births
- 2000s 60
2000s
60 births
- 2010s 62
2010s
62 births
- 2020s 27
2020s
27 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 171 births (46% of all-time use).
Ikeem by state
Where Ikeem concentrates geographically, total births since 1985
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 24 | 6.5% |
| #2 | Pennsylvania | | 16 | 4.3% |
| #3 | South Carolina | | 6 | 1.6% |
New York share of Ikeem's total US births 6.5%
Even split
24 of 371 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ikeem? ▼
Ikeem has been given to 371 babies in the U.S. since 1985, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #8551 as of the latest data. 32 babies were born in 1991, its single highest year.
When was Ikeem most popular? ▼
Ikeem was most popular in the 1990s decade with 171 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
Where is Ikeem most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ikeem are New York (24 births), Pennsylvania (16 births), South Carolina (6 births).
How long has the name Ikeem been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Ikeem since 1985 -- 41 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Ikeem? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Iker, Ike, Ikenna, Ikechukwu, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Ikeem's data
- Ikeem's decade-level peak was the 1990s (171 total births); usage has since declined to 27 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Ikeems (24 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 Ikeem
Nearby Names Like Ikeem
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ikeem
Iker Boy
#385 18,921 births
Ike Boy
#2960 7,342 births
Ikenna Boy
#4636 728 births
Ikechukwu Boy
#11247 528 births
Ikey Boy
127 births
Compare Ikeem side by side: Ikeem vs Iker Ikeem vs Ike Ikeem vs Ikenna
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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, 1985–2025 (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. "Ikeem: #8551 Boys' Name - 371 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ikeem. 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 Ikeem 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.