Total births
92
Boys' name · since 1997
Nykeem
Since 1997, U.S. Social Security records show 92 babies named Nykeem, peaking in 2023. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 92
- total births
- 1997–2023
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
92 boys have been named Nykeem since 1997, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Nykeem recorded 92 times among boys since 1997, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, 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 1997 to 2023.
- 92 total births
- 1997–2023 years on record
- 2010s peak decade
- 38% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
92 boys have been named Nykeem since 1997, peaking in the 2010s, last recorded in 2023.
- 92
- total births
- 1997–2023
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
2010s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Nykeem was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
9 babies were named Nykeem in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
Nykeem's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Nykeem's full recorded timeline at 2014, 55% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 45% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1997, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2023 peak of 9 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Nykeem at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
2023
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1997
Nykeem popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1997–2023
- Peak year (2023)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 27 years of records
Nykeem by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Nykeem's strongest decade.
35 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Nykeem births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
15 births
- 2000s
2000s
18 births
- 2010s
2010s
35 births
- 2020s
2020s
24 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 35 births (38% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nykeem? ▼
Since 1997, Social Security records show 92 babies named Nykeem. The most recent recorded year was 2023. Its busiest year on record was 2023, with 9 births.
When was Nykeem most popular? ▼
Nykeem was most popular in the 2010s decade with 35 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
How long has the name Nykeem been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Nykeem since 1997 -- 27 years through the most recent 2023 data.
What names are similar to Nykeem? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nykolas, Nyko, Nykel, Nykee, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Nykeem's data
- Nykeem's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (35 total births) through the 2020s (24) -- 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 Nykeem
Nearby Names Like Nykeem
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nykeem
Nykolas Boy
314 births
Nyko Boy
#5405 194 births
Nykel Boy
47 births
Nykee Boy
10 births
Nykell Boy
7 births
Compare Nykeem side by side: Nykeem vs Nykolas Nykeem vs Nyko Nykeem vs Nykel
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1997–2023 (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. "Nykeem: Baby Name Since 1997 - 92 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nykeem. 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 Nykeem 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.