Total births
138
Boys' name · since 1981
Quasim
Since 1981, U.S. Social Security records show 138 babies named Quasim, peaking in 1996. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #10181
- among boys today
- 138
- born since 1981
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 29%
- more common than other boys
138 babies have been named Quasim since 1981, making it today's #10181 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Quasim recorded 138 times among boys since 1981, holding rank #10181 nationally today, ahead of 29% of boys, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1981 to 2024.
- #10181 among boys today
- 138 born since 1981
- 1990s peak decade
- 29% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Quasim is currently the #10181 boys' name in America, more common than 29% of boys - 138 born since 1981, peaking in the 1990s.
- #10181
- among boys today
- 138
- born since 1981
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 29%
- more common than other boys
Quasim vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#10181
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 29% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Quasim was born in this single decade.
1996
Single peak year
12 babies were named Quasim in 1996 - its busiest year on record.
How Quasim compares
138 31th percentile among 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
Quasim's all-time total is 62% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Quasim | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 138 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 12 | 23 | 22,252 |
Quasim's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Quasim's SSA record in two at 2000 and the more recent half accounts for 50% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 50%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1981, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1996 peak of 12, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Quasim at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1996
Current rank
#10,181
Active since
1981
Quasim popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1981–2024
- Peak year (1996)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 44 years of records
Quasim by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Quasim's strongest decade.
57 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Quasim births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 12
1980s
12 births
- 1990s
1990s
57 births
- 2000s
2000s
42 births
- 2010s 20
2010s
20 births
- 2020s 7
2020s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 57 births (41% of all-time use).
Quasim by state
Where Quasim concentrates geographically, total births since 1981
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New Jersey | | 16 | 11.6% |
| #2 | New York | | 5 | 3.6% |
New Jersey share of Quasim's total US births 11.6%
Even split
16 of 138 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Quasim? ▼
138 babies have been named Quasim since 1981. It currently ranks #10181 among boys. The peak year was 1996 with 12 births.
When was Quasim most popular? ▼
Quasim was most popular in the 1990s decade with 57 total births. The single peak year was 1996.
Where is Quasim most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Quasim are New Jersey (16 births), New York (5 births).
How long has the name Quasim been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Quasim since 1981 -- 44 years through the most recent 2024 data.
What names are similar to Quasim? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Quadir, Quan, Quade, Quaid, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Quasim's data
- Quasim's decade-level peak was the 1990s (57 total births); usage has since declined to 7 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New Jersey records the most Quasims (16 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New Jersey 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 Quasim
Nearby Names Like Quasim
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Quasim
Quadir Boy
#2178 1,964 births
Quan Boy
#6557 1,425 births
Quade Boy
#2251 1,407 births
Quaid Boy
#5972 914 births
Quang Boy
733 births
Compare Quasim side by side: Quasim vs Quadir Quasim vs Quan Quasim vs Quade
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Quasim
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, 1981–2024 (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. "Quasim: #10181 Boys' Name - 138 Births, Peak 1996." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/quasim. 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 Quasim 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.