Total births
458
Boys' name · since 1977
Kaleem
Since 1977, U.S. Social Security records show 458 babies named Kaleem, peaking in 2016. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6964
- among boys today
- 458
- born since 1977
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 51%
- more common than other boys
458 babies have been named Kaleem since 1977, making it today's #6964 boys' name.
Kaleem has 458 recorded births among boys since 1977, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #6964 as of the latest data, more common than 51% 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 1977 to 2025.
- #6964 among boys today
- 458 born since 1977
- 2000s peak decade
- 51% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Kaleem is currently the #6964 boys' name in America, more common than 51% of boys - 458 born since 1977, peaking in the 2000s.
- #6964
- among boys today
- 458
- born since 1977
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 51%
- more common than other boys
Kaleem vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6964
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 51% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Kaleem was born in this single decade.
2016
Single peak year
21 babies were named Kaleem in 2016 - its busiest year on record.
How Kaleem compares
458 Top 45% higher than 55% 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
Kaleem's all-time total is 25% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kaleem | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 458 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 21 | 23 | 22,252 |
Kaleem's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Kaleem splits its recorded history at 2004: 54% of all births land in the more recent half, 46% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1985 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2016 peak of 21 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Kaleem at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2016
Current rank
#6,964
Active since
1977
Kaleem popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2025
- Peak year (2016)
- 21
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Kaleem by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Kaleem's strongest decade.
115 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Kaleem births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 6
1970s
6 births
- 1980s
1980s
48 births
- 1990s
1990s
112 births
- 2000s
2000s
115 births
- 2010s
2010s
112 births
- 2020s
2020s
65 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 115 births (25% of all-time use).
Kaleem by state
Where Kaleem concentrates geographically, total births since 1977
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 18 | 3.9% |
| #2 | New York | | 6 | 1.3% |
Pennsylvania share of Kaleem's total US births 3.9%
Even split
18 of 458 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kaleem? ▼
Since 1977, Social Security records show 458 babies named Kaleem. Today it holds rank #6964 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2016, with 21 births.
When was Kaleem most popular? ▼
Kaleem was most popular in the 2000s decade with 115 total births. The single peak year was 2016.
Where is Kaleem most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kaleem are Pennsylvania (18 births), New York (6 births).
How long has the name Kaleem been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Kaleem since 1977 -- 49 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Kaleem? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kaleb, Kale, Kalvin, Kalen, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Kaleem's data
- Kaleem's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (115 total births) through the 2020s (65) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Pennsylvania records the most Kaleems (18 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 Kaleem
Nearby Names Like Kaleem
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kaleem
Kaleb Boy
#279 86,649 births
Kale Boy
#5270 7,379 births
Kalvin Boy
#1785 6,726 births
Kalen Boy
#2050 4,629 births
Kalel Boy
#1125 4,400 births
Compare Kaleem side by side: Kaleem vs Kaleb Kaleem vs Kale Kaleem vs Kalvin
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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, 1977–2025 (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. "Kaleem: #6964 Boys' Name - 458 Births, Peak 2016." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kaleem. 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 Kaleem 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.