Total births
658
Boys' name · since 1983
Kerem
Kerem has 658 recorded births since 1983 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2016 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #3133
- among boys today
- 658
- born since 1983
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 78%
- more common than other boys
Kerem currently ranks #3133 among boys' names in America, with 658 babies recorded since 1983.
Social Security Administration records show Kerem recorded 658 times among boys since 1983, holding rank #3133 nationally today, ahead of 78% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1983 to 2025.
- #3133 among boys today
- 658 born since 1983
- 2010s peak decade
- 78% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Kerem is currently the #3133 boys' name in America, more common than 78% of boys - 658 born since 1983, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3133
- among boys today
- 658
- born since 1983
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 78%
- more common than other boys
Kerem vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3133
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 78% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Kerem was born in this single decade.
2016
Single peak year
39 babies were named Kerem in 2016 - its busiest year on record.
How Kerem compares
658 Top 38% higher than 62% 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
Kerem's all-time total is 79% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kerem | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 658 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 39 | 23 | 22,252 |
Kerem's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Kerem splits its recorded history at 2011: 71% of all births land in the more recent half, 29% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1988 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2016 peak of 39 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Kerem at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2016
Current rank
#3,133
Active since
1983
Kerem popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1983–2025
- Peak year (2016)
- 39
- Annual births at peak, across 43 years of records
Kerem popularity over time - girls
7 total births recorded since 2020 (Kerem as girls' name)
Kerem by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Kerem's strongest decade.
301 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Kerem births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 11
1980s
11 births
- 1990s 19
1990s
19 births
- 2000s
2000s
140 births
- 2010s
2010s
301 births
- 2020s
2020s
187 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 301 births (46% of all-time use).
How Kerem 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 Kerem's total volume
Kerem vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Kerem by state
Where Kerem concentrates geographically, total births since 1983
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 46 | 7.0% |
| #2 | New York | | 40 | 6.1% |
| #3 | Texas | | 34 | 5.2% |
| #4 | New Jersey | | 32 | 4.9% |
| #5 | Florida | | 11 | 1.7% |
California share of Kerem's total US births 7.0%
Even split
46 of 658 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kerem? ▼
Kerem has been given to 658 babies in the U.S. since 1983, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #3133 as of the latest data. 39 babies were born in 2016, its single highest year.
When was Kerem most popular? ▼
Kerem was most popular in the 2010s decade with 301 total births. The single peak year was 2016.
Where is Kerem most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kerem are California (46 births), New York (40 births), Texas (34 births).
How long has the name Kerem been used? ▼
Records for Kerem go back to 1983, giving 43 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Kerem? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kerry, Kermit, Kerwin, Kervin, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Kerem's data
- Kerem's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (301 total births) through the 2020s (187) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Kerems (46 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Kerem
Nearby Names Like Kerem
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kerem
Kerry Boy
#2686 49,969 births
Kermit Boy
16,445 births
Kerwin Boy
#6862 2,470 births
Kervin Boy
#6237 1,513 births
Keron Boy
#12701 970 births
Compare Kerem side by side: Kerem vs Kerry Kerem vs Kermit Kerem vs Kerwin
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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, 1983–2025 (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. "Kerem: #3133 Boys' Name - 658 Births, Peak 2016." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kerem. 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 Kerem 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.