Total births
4,062
Boys' name · since 2000
Jaheim
Since 2000, U.S. Social Security records show 4,062 babies named Jaheim, peaking in 2002. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2366
- among boys today
- 4,062
- born since 2000
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 83%
- more common than other boys
Jaheim currently ranks #2366 among boys' names in America, with 4,062 babies recorded since 2000.
Jaheim has 4,062 recorded births among boys since 2000, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #2366 as of the latest data, more common than 83% of boys, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2000 to 2025.
- #2366 among boys today
- 4,062 born since 2000
- 2000s peak decade
- 83% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Jaheim is currently the #2366 boys' name in America, more common than 83% of boys - 4,062 born since 2000, peaking in the 2000s.
- #2366
- among boys today
- 4,062
- born since 2000
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 83%
- more common than other boys
Jaheim vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2366
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 83% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
72% of everyone ever named Jaheim was born in this single decade.
2002
Single peak year
752 babies were named Jaheim in 2002 - its busiest year on record.
How Jaheim compares
4,062 Top 14% higher than 86% 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
Jaheim's all-time total is 11x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Jaheim | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 4,062 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 752 | 23 | 22,252 |
Jaheim's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jaheim's SSA record in two at 2013 and the more recent half accounts for 21% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 79%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2000, with only 10 births recorded -- set against the 2002 peak of 752, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jaheim at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2002
Current rank
#2,366
Active since
2000
Jaheim popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2000–2025
- Peak year (2002)
- 752
- Annual births at peak, across 26 years of records
Jaheim popularity over time - girls
5 total births recorded since 2002 (Jaheim as girls' name)
Jaheim by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Jaheim's strongest decade.
2,911 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 72% of all-time use.
Jaheim births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s
2000s
2,911 births
- 2010s 812
2010s
812 births
- 2020s 339
2020s
339 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 2,911 births (72% of all-time use).
How Jaheim 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 Jaheim's total volume
Jaheim vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Jaheim by state
Where Jaheim concentrates geographically, total births since 2000
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida | | 547 | 13.5% |
| #2 | New York | | 475 | 11.7% |
| #3 | North Carolina | | 292 | 7.2% |
| #4 | South Carolina | | 244 | 6.0% |
| #5 | Louisiana | | 189 | 4.7% |
| #6 | Georgia | | 161 | 4.0% |
| #7 | Illinois | | 145 | 3.6% |
| #8 | California | | 138 | 3.4% |
Florida share of Jaheim's total US births 13.5%
Even split
547 of 4,062 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 27 reporting states.
Jaheim appears in 27 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jaheim? ▼
4,062 babies have been named Jaheim since 2000. It currently ranks #2366 among boys. The peak year was 2002 with 752 births.
When was Jaheim most popular? ▼
Jaheim was most popular in the 2000s decade with 2,911 total births. The single peak year was 2002.
Where is Jaheim most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jaheim are Florida (547 births), New York (475 births), North Carolina (292 births).
How long has the name Jaheim been used? ▼
Records for Jaheim go back to 2000, giving 26 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Jaheim? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jahmir, Jahir, Jahlil, Jahari, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Jaheim's data
- Jaheim's decade-level peak was the 2000s (2,911 total births); usage has since declined to 339 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Florida records the most Jaheims (547 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Florida 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 Jaheim
Nearby Names Like Jaheim
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jaheim
Jahmir Boy
#774 3,715 births
Jahir Boy
#1457 2,842 births
Jahlil Boy
#2773 2,468 births
Jahari Boy
#2035 1,876 births
Jahaziel Boy
#1790 1,669 births
Compare Jaheim side by side: Jaheim vs Jahmir Jaheim vs Jahir Jaheim vs Jahlil
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Jaheim
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, 2000–2025 (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. "Jaheim: #2366 Boys' Name - 4,062 Births, Peak 2002." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jaheim. 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 Jaheim 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.