Total births
1,160
Boys' name · since 1980
Jakeem
Since 1980, U.S. Social Security records show 1,160 babies named Jakeem, peaking in 2002. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3567
- among boys today
- 1,160
- born since 1980
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 75%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Jakeem is the #3567 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 1,160 recorded since 1980.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jakeem has been recorded 1,160 times among boys since 1980, currently ranked #3567 nationally and more common than 75% 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 1980 to 2025.
- #3567 among boys today
- 1,160 born since 1980
- 2000s peak decade
- 75% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Jakeem is currently the #3567 boys' name in America, more common than 75% of boys - 1,160 born since 1980, peaking in the 2000s.
- #3567
- among boys today
- 1,160
- born since 1980
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 75%
- more common than other boys
Jakeem vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3567
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 75% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Jakeem was born in this single decade.
2002
Single peak year
59 babies were named Jakeem in 2002 - its busiest year on record.
How Jakeem compares
1,160 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
Jakeem's all-time total is 3x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Jakeem | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,160 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 59 | 23 | 22,252 |
Jakeem's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jakeem splits its recorded history at 2006: 52% of all births land in the more recent half, 48% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1980 (6 births) -- compare that against the 2002 peak of 59 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jakeem at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2002
Current rank
#3,567
Active since
1980
Jakeem popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1980–2025
- Peak year (2002)
- 59
- Annual births at peak, across 46 years of records
Jakeem by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Jakeem's strongest decade.
363 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Jakeem births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 41
1980s
41 births
- 1990s
1990s
273 births
- 2000s
2000s
363 births
- 2010s
2010s
319 births
- 2020s
2020s
164 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 363 births (31% of all-time use).
How Jakeem 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 Jakeem's total volume
Jakeem vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Jakeem by state
Where Jakeem concentrates geographically, total births since 1980
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida | | 99 | 8.5% |
| #2 | South Carolina | | 34 | 2.9% |
| #3 | North Carolina | | 17 | 1.5% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 11 | 0.9% |
| #5 | Texas | | 11 | 0.9% |
| #6 | Virginia | | 10 | 0.9% |
| #7 | Louisiana | | 6 | 0.5% |
| #8 | New York | | 5 | 0.4% |
Florida share of Jakeem's total US births 8.5%
Even split
99 of 1,160 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jakeem? ▼
Since 1980, Social Security records show 1,160 babies named Jakeem. Today it holds rank #3567 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2002, with 59 births.
When was Jakeem most popular? ▼
Jakeem was most popular in the 2000s decade with 363 total births. The single peak year was 2002.
Where is Jakeem most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jakeem are Florida (99 births), South Carolina (34 births), North Carolina (17 births).
How long has the name Jakeem been used? ▼
Records for Jakeem go back to 1980, giving 46 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Jakeem? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jake, Jakob, Jakari, Jakobe, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Jakeem's data
- Jakeem's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (363 total births) through the 2020s (164) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Florida records the most Jakeems (99 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 Jakeem
Nearby Names Like Jakeem
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jakeem
Jake Boy
#421 129,322 births
Jakob Boy
#1121 31,959 births
Jakari Boy
#647 5,312 births
Jakobe Boy
#1306 4,883 births
Jakai Boy
#646 4,059 births
Compare Jakeem side by side: Jakeem vs Jake Jakeem vs Jakob Jakeem vs Jakari
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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, 1980–2025 (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. "Jakeem: #3567 Boys' Name - 1,160 Births, Peak 2002." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jakeem. 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 Jakeem 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.