Total births
817
Boys' name · since 1971
Kasim
Kasim has 817 recorded births since 1971 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2004 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #5297
- among boys today
- 817
- born since 1971
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 63%
- more common than other boys
817 babies have been named Kasim since 1971, making it today's #5297 boys' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kasim has been recorded 817 times among boys since 1971, currently ranked #5297 nationally and more common than 63% 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 1971 to 2025.
- #5297 among boys today
- 817 born since 1971
- 2000s peak decade
- 63% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Kasim is currently the #5297 boys' name in America, more common than 63% of boys - 817 born since 1971, peaking in the 2000s.
- #5297
- among boys today
- 817
- born since 1971
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 63%
- more common than other boys
Kasim vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5297
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 63% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Kasim was born in this single decade.
2004
Single peak year
31 babies were named Kasim in 2004 - its busiest year on record.
How Kasim compares
817 Top 34% higher than 66% 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
Kasim's all-time total is 123% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kasim | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 817 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 31 | 23 | 22,252 |
Kasim's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kasim's SSA record in two at 1999 and the more recent half accounts for 63% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 37%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1975, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2004 peak of 31, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kasim at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2004
Current rank
#5,297
Active since
1971
Kasim popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–2025
- Peak year (2004)
- 31
- Annual births at peak, across 55 years of records
Kasim by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Kasim's strongest decade.
220 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Kasim births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 69
1970s
69 births
- 1980s
1980s
108 births
- 1990s
1990s
138 births
- 2000s
2000s
220 births
- 2010s
2010s
177 births
- 2020s
2020s
105 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 220 births (27% of all-time use).
How Kasim 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 Kasim's total volume
Kasim vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Kasim by state
Where Kasim concentrates geographically, total births since 1971
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 56 | 6.9% |
| #2 | Pennsylvania | | 28 | 3.4% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 12 | 1.5% |
New York share of Kasim's total US births 6.9%
Even split
56 of 817 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kasim? ▼
Kasim has been given to 817 babies in the U.S. since 1971, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #5297 as of the latest data. 31 babies were born in 2004, its single highest year.
When was Kasim most popular? ▼
Kasim was most popular in the 2000s decade with 220 total births. The single peak year was 2004.
Where is Kasim most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kasim are New York (56 births), Pennsylvania (28 births), New Jersey (12 births).
How long has the name Kasim been used? ▼
Records for Kasim go back to 1971, giving 55 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Kasim? ▼
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 Kasim's data
- Kasim's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (220 total births) through the 2020s (105) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Kasims (56 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 Kasim
Nearby Names Like Kasim
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kasim
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 Kasim side by side: Kasim vs Kash Kasim vs Kason Kasim vs Kasey
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Kasim
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, 1971–2025 (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. "Kasim: #5297 Boys' Name - 817 Births, Peak 2004." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kasim. 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 Kasim 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.