Total births
1,234
Boys' name · since 1988
Jaheem
Since 1988, U.S. Social Security records show 1,234 babies named Jaheem, peaking in 2002. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5338
- among boys today
- 1,234
- born since 1988
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 63%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Jaheem is the #5338 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 1,234 recorded since 1988.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jaheem has been recorded 1,234 times among boys since 1988, currently ranked #5338 nationally and more common than 63% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1988 to 2025.
- #5338 among boys today
- 1,234 born since 1988
- 2000s peak decade
- 63% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Jaheem is currently the #5338 boys' name in America, more common than 63% of boys - 1,234 born since 1988, peaking in the 2000s.
- #5338
- among boys today
- 1,234
- born since 1988
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 63%
- more common than other boys
Jaheem vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5338
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 63% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
61% of everyone ever named Jaheem was born in this single decade.
2002
Single peak year
182 babies were named Jaheem in 2002 - its busiest year on record.
How Jaheem compares
1,234 Top 28% higher than 72% 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
Jaheem's all-time total is 3x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Jaheem | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,234 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 182 | 23 | 22,252 |
Jaheem's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jaheem's SSA record in two at 2008 and the more recent half accounts for 41% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 59%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1988, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2002 peak of 182, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jaheem at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2002
Current rank
#5,338
Active since
1988
Jaheem popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1988–2025
- Peak year (2002)
- 182
- Annual births at peak, across 38 years of records
Jaheem by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Jaheem's strongest decade.
752 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 61% of all-time use.
Jaheem births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s 63
1990s
63 births
- 2000s
2000s
752 births
- 2010s 277
2010s
277 births
- 2020s 137
2020s
137 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 752 births (61% of all-time use).
How Jaheem 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 Jaheem's total volume
Jaheem vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Jaheem by state
Where Jaheem concentrates geographically, total births since 1988
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 157 | 12.7% |
| #2 | Florida | | 122 | 9.9% |
| #3 | North Carolina | | 76 | 6.2% |
| #4 | New Jersey | | 43 | 3.5% |
| #5 | Pennsylvania | | 34 | 2.8% |
| #6 | South Carolina | | 24 | 1.9% |
| #7 | Georgia | | 23 | 1.9% |
| #8 | Virginia | | 20 | 1.6% |
New York share of Jaheem's total US births 12.7%
Even split
157 of 1,234 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 14 reporting states.
Jaheem appears in 14 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jaheem? ▼
Jaheem has been given to 1,234 babies in the U.S. since 1988, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #5338 as of the latest data. 182 babies were born in 2002, its single highest year.
When was Jaheem most popular? ▼
Jaheem was most popular in the 2000s decade with 752 total births. The single peak year was 2002.
Where is Jaheem most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jaheem are New York (157 births), Florida (122 births), North Carolina (76 births).
How long has the name Jaheem been used? ▼
Records for Jaheem go back to 1988, giving 38 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Jaheem? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jaheim, Jahmir, Jahir, Jahlil, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Jaheem's data
- Jaheem's decade-level peak was the 2000s (752 total births); usage has since declined to 137 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Jaheems (157 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 Jaheem
Nearby Names Like Jaheem
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jaheem
Jaheim Boy
#2366 4,062 births
Jahmir Boy
#774 3,715 births
Jahir Boy
#1457 2,842 births
Jahlil Boy
#2773 2,468 births
Jahari Boy
#2035 1,876 births
Compare Jaheem side by side: Jaheem vs Jaheim Jaheem vs Jahmir Jaheem vs Jahir
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Jaheem
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, 1988–2025 (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. "Jaheem: #5338 Boys' Name - 1,234 Births, Peak 2002." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jaheem. 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 Jaheem 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.