Total births
2,120
Boys' name · since 1966
Naeem
Naeem has 2,120 recorded births since 1966 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2006 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #2123
- among boys today
- 2,120
- born since 1966
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 85%
- more common than other boys
2,120 babies have been named Naeem since 1966, making it today's #2123 boys' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Naeem has been recorded 2,120 times among boys since 1966, currently ranked #2123 nationally and more common than 85% 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 1966 to 2025.
- #2123 among boys today
- 2,120 born since 1966
- 2010s peak decade
- 85% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Naeem is currently the #2123 boys' name in America, more common than 85% of boys - 2,120 born since 1966, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2123
- among boys today
- 2,120
- born since 1966
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 85%
- more common than other boys
Naeem vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2123
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 85% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
26% of everyone ever named Naeem was born in this single decade.
2006
Single peak year
71 babies were named Naeem in 2006 - its busiest year on record.
How Naeem compares
2,120 Top 20% higher than 80% 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
Naeem's all-time total is 6x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Naeem | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,120 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 71 | 23 | 22,252 |
Naeem's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Naeem's SSA record in two at 1998 and the more recent half accounts for 69% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 31%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1966, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2006 peak of 71, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Naeem at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2006
Current rank
#2,123
Active since
1966
Naeem popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1966–2025
- Peak year (2006)
- 71
- Annual births at peak, across 60 years of records
Naeem by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Naeem's strongest decade.
551 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 26% of all-time use.
Naeem births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 10
1960s
10 births
- 1970s 159
1970s
159 births
- 1980s 206
1980s
206 births
- 1990s
1990s
347 births
- 2000s
2000s
477 births
- 2010s
2010s
551 births
- 2020s
2020s
370 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 551 births (26% of all-time use).
How Naeem 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 Naeem's total volume
Naeem vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Naeem by state
Where Naeem concentrates geographically, total births since 1966
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 306 | 14.4% |
| #2 | New York | | 249 | 11.7% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 142 | 6.7% |
| #4 | California | | 66 | 3.1% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 38 | 1.8% |
| #6 | Florida | | 29 | 1.4% |
| #7 | Virginia | | 28 | 1.3% |
| #8 | Texas | | 19 | 0.9% |
Pennsylvania share of Naeem's total US births 14.4%
Even split
306 of 2,120 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 12 reporting states.
Naeem appears in 12 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Naeem? ▼
2,120 babies have been named Naeem since 1966. It currently ranks #2123 among boys. The peak year was 2006 with 71 births.
When was Naeem most popular? ▼
Naeem was most popular in the 2010s decade with 551 total births. The single peak year was 2006.
Where is Naeem most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Naeem are Pennsylvania (306 births), New York (249 births), New Jersey (142 births).
How long has the name Naeem been used? ▼
Records for Naeem go back to 1966, giving 60 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Naeem? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nael, Naethan, Naetochukwu, Naeshawn, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Naeem's data
- Naeem's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (551 total births) through the 2020s (370) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Pennsylvania records the most Naeems (306 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania 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 Naeem
Nearby Names Like Naeem
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Naeem
Nael Boy
#1037 1,458 births
Naethan Boy
93 births
Naetochukwu Boy
84 births
Naeshawn Boy
19 births
Naelson Boy
17 births
Compare Naeem side by side: Naeem vs Nael Naeem vs Naethan Naeem vs Naetochukwu
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Naeem
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, 1966–2025 (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. "Naeem: #2123 Boys' Name - 2,120 Births, Peak 2006." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/naeem. 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 Naeem 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.