Total births
26
Boys' name · since 2002
Kahseem
26 babies named Kahseem in U.S. Social Security records since 2002, with the highest year being 2006. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 26
- total births
- 2002–2009
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
Kahseem sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 26 recorded since 2002.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kahseem has been recorded 26 times among boys since 2002, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, 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 2002 to 2009.
- 26 total births
- 2002–2009 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 100% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
26 boys have been named Kahseem since 2002, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2009.
- 26
- total births
- 2002–2009
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
100% of everyone ever named Kahseem was born in this single decade.
2006
Single peak year
8 babies were named Kahseem in 2006 - its busiest year on record.
Kahseem's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kahseem's SSA record in two at 2008 and the more recent half accounts for 50% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 50%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2002, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2006 peak of 8, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kahseem at a glance
Last recorded 2009Peak year
2006
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
2002
Kahseem popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2002–2009
- Peak year (2006)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 8 years of records
Kahseem by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Kahseem's strongest decade.
26 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 100% of all-time use.
Kahseem births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s
2000s
26 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 26 births (100% of all-time use).
Kahseem by state
Where Kahseem concentrates geographically, total births since 2002
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 19.2% |
Pennsylvania share of Kahseem's total US births 19.2%
5 of 26 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kahseem? ▼
Since 2002, Social Security records show 26 babies named Kahseem. The most recent recorded year was 2009. Its busiest year on record was 2006, with 8 births.
When was Kahseem most popular? ▼
Kahseem was most popular in the 2000s decade with 26 total births. The single peak year was 2006.
Where is Kahseem most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kahseem are Pennsylvania (5 births).
How long has the name Kahseem been used? ▼
Kahseem has been recorded in Social Security data since 2002, spanning 8 years of data through 2009.
What names are similar to Kahseem? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kahlil, Kahari, Kahmari, Kaheem, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Kahseem's data
- Pennsylvania records the most Kahseems (5 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 Kahseem
Nearby Names Like Kahseem
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kahseem
Kahlil Boy
#1896 4,283 births
Kahari Boy
#2072 961 births
Kahmari Boy
#3437 475 births
Kaheem Boy
#12766 377 births
Kahleel Boy
#11437 277 births
Compare Kahseem side by side: Kahseem vs Kahlil Kahseem vs Kahari Kahseem vs Kahmari
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 2002–2009 (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. "Kahseem: Baby Name Since 2002 - 26 Births, Peak 2006." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kahseem. 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 Kahseem 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.