Total births
396
Boys' name · since 1969
Kerim
Kerim has 396 recorded births since 1969 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2016 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #5968
- among boys today
- 396
- born since 1969
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 58%
- more common than other boys
396 babies have been named Kerim since 1969, making it today's #5968 boys' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kerim has been recorded 396 times among boys since 1969, currently ranked #5968 nationally and more common than 58% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1969 to 2025.
- #5968 among boys today
- 396 born since 1969
- 2010s peak decade
- 58% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Kerim is currently the #5968 boys' name in America, more common than 58% of boys - 396 born since 1969, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5968
- among boys today
- 396
- born since 1969
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 58%
- more common than other boys
Kerim vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5968
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 58% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Kerim was born in this single decade.
2016
Single peak year
38 babies were named Kerim in 2016 - its busiest year on record.
How Kerim compares
396 Top 48% higher than 52% 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
Kerim's all-time total is 8% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kerim | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 396 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 38 | 23 | 22,252 |
Kerim's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kerim's SSA record in two at 2011 and the more recent half accounts for 70% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 30%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1971, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2016 peak of 38, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kerim at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2016
Current rank
#5,968
Active since
1969
Kerim popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1969–2025
- Peak year (2016)
- 38
- Annual births at peak, across 57 years of records
Kerim by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Kerim's strongest decade.
161 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Kerim births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 6
1960s
6 births
- 1970s 10
1970s
10 births
- 1990s 11
1990s
11 births
- 2000s
2000s
76 births
- 2010s
2010s
161 births
- 2020s
2020s
132 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 161 births (41% of all-time use).
Kerim by state
Where Kerim concentrates geographically, total births since 1969
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 29 | 7.3% |
| #2 | California | | 7 | 1.8% |
| #3 | New York | | 6 | 1.5% |
| #4 | Florida | | 5 | 1.3% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 5 | 1.3% |
Texas share of Kerim's total US births 7.3%
Even split
29 of 396 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kerim? ▼
Since 1969, Social Security records show 396 babies named Kerim. Today it holds rank #5968 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2016, with 38 births.
When was Kerim most popular? ▼
Kerim was most popular in the 2010s decade with 161 total births. The single peak year was 2016.
Where is Kerim most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kerim are Texas (29 births), California (7 births), New York (6 births).
How long has the name Kerim been used? ▼
Records for Kerim go back to 1969, giving 57 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Kerim? ▼
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 Kerim's data
- Kerim's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (161 total births) through the 2020s (132) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Kerims (29 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Kerim
Nearby Names Like Kerim
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kerim
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 Kerim side by side: Kerim vs Kerry Kerim vs Kermit Kerim vs Kerwin
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Kerim
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, 1969–2025 (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. "Kerim: #5968 Boys' Name - 396 Births, Peak 2016." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kerim. 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 Kerim 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.