Total births
899
Boys' name · since 1957
Kaseem
Since 1957, U.S. Social Security records show 899 babies named Kaseem, peaking in 2000. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6902
- among boys today
- 899
- born since 1957
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 52%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Kaseem is the #6902 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 899 recorded since 1957.
Social Security Administration records show Kaseem recorded 899 times among boys since 1957, holding rank #6902 nationally today, ahead of 52% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1957 to 2025.
- #6902 among boys today
- 899 born since 1957
- 2000s peak decade
- 52% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Kaseem is currently the #6902 boys' name in America, more common than 52% of boys - 899 born since 1957, peaking in the 2000s.
- #6902
- among boys today
- 899
- born since 1957
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 52%
- more common than other boys
Kaseem vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6902
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 52% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Kaseem was born in this single decade.
2000
Single peak year
29 babies were named Kaseem in 2000 - its busiest year on record.
How Kaseem compares
899 Top 33% higher than 67% 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
Kaseem's all-time total is 145% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kaseem | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 899 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 29 | 23 | 22,252 |
Kaseem's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Kaseem splits its recorded history at 1998: 55% of all births land in the more recent half, 45% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1971 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2000 peak of 29 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Kaseem at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2000
Current rank
#6,902
Active since
1957
Kaseem popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1957–2025
- Peak year (2000)
- 29
- Annual births at peak, across 69 years of records
Kaseem by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Kaseem's strongest decade.
228 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Kaseem births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 11
1950s
11 births
- 1970s
1970s
116 births
- 1980s
1980s
115 births
- 1990s
1990s
200 births
- 2000s
2000s
228 births
- 2010s
2010s
140 births
- 2020s 89
2020s
89 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 228 births (25% of all-time use).
How Kaseem 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 Kaseem's total volume
Kaseem vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Kaseem by state
Where Kaseem concentrates geographically, total births since 1957
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 235 | 26.1% |
| #2 | Pennsylvania | | 127 | 14.1% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 32 | 3.6% |
New York share of Kaseem's total US births 26.1%
Even split
235 of 899 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kaseem? ▼
899 babies have been named Kaseem since 1957. It currently ranks #6902 among boys. The peak year was 2000 with 29 births.
When was Kaseem most popular? ▼
Kaseem was most popular in the 2000s decade with 228 total births. The single peak year was 2000.
Where is Kaseem most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kaseem are New York (235 births), Pennsylvania (127 births), New Jersey (32 births).
How long has the name Kaseem been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Kaseem since 1957 -- 69 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Kaseem? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kash, Kason, Kasey, Kasen, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Kaseem's data
- Kaseem's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (228 total births) through the 2020s (89) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Kaseems (235 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 Kaseem
Nearby Names Like Kaseem
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kaseem
Kash Boy
#293 17,367 births
Kason Boy
#567 14,904 births
Kasey Boy
#1162 12,623 births
Kasen Boy
#549 11,414 births
Kashton Boy
#395 7,658 births
Compare Kaseem side by side: Kaseem vs Kash Kaseem vs Kason Kaseem vs Kasey
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Kaseem
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, 1957–2025 (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. "Kaseem: #6902 Boys' Name - 899 Births, Peak 2000." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kaseem. 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 Kaseem 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.