Total births
40
Boys' name · since 1978
Khurram
40 babies named Khurram in U.S. Social Security records since 1978, with the highest year being 1978. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 40
- total births
- 1978–1996
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
Khurram is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 40 have been recorded since 1978.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Khurram has been recorded 40 times among boys since 1978, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1978 to 1996.
- 40 total births
- 1978–1996 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 43% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
40 boys have been named Khurram since 1978, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1996.
- 40
- total births
- 1978–1996
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Khurram was born in this single decade.
1978
Single peak year
7 babies were named Khurram in 1978 - its busiest year on record.
Khurram's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Khurram splits its recorded history at 1989: 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 1982 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1978 peak of 7 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Khurram at a glance
Last recorded 1996Peak year
1978
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1978
Khurram popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1978–1996
- Peak year (1978)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 19 years of records
Khurram by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Khurram's strongest decade.
17 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Khurram births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
7 births
- 1980s
1980s
17 births
- 1990s
1990s
16 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 17 births (43% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Khurram? ▼
Since 1978, Social Security records show 40 babies named Khurram. The most recent recorded year was 1996. Its busiest year on record was 1978, with 7 births.
When was Khurram most popular? ▼
Khurram was most popular in the 1980s decade with 17 total births. The single peak year was 1978.
How long has the name Khurram been used? ▼
Khurram has been recorded in Social Security data since 1978, spanning 19 years of data through 1996.
What names are similar to Khurram? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Khush, Khup, Khuong, Khushal, and 1 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Khurram's data
- Khurram's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (17 total births) through the 1990s (16) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Khurram
Nearby Names Like Khurram
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Khurram
Khush Boy
147 births
Khup Boy
#11845 105 births
Khuong Boy
40 births
Khushal Boy
26 births
Khubaib Boy
7 births
Compare Khurram side by side: Khurram vs Khush Khurram vs Khup Khurram vs Khuong
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1978–1996 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Khurram: Baby Name Since 1978 - 40 Births, Peak 1978." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/khurram. 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 Khurram 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.