Total births
880
Boys' name · since 1971
Raheim
Since 1971, U.S. Social Security records show 880 babies named Raheim, peaking in 2003. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #11189
- among boys today
- 880
- born since 1971
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 22%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Raheim is the #11189 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 880 recorded since 1971.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Raheim has been recorded 880 times among boys since 1971, currently ranked #11189 nationally and more common than 22% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1971 to 2025.
- #11189 among boys today
- 880 born since 1971
- 2000s peak decade
- 22% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Raheim is currently the #11189 boys' name in America, more common than 22% of boys - 880 born since 1971, peaking in the 2000s.
- #11189
- among boys today
- 880
- born since 1971
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 22%
- more common than other boys
Raheim vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#11189
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 22% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Raheim was born in this single decade.
2003
Single peak year
49 babies were named Raheim in 2003 - its busiest year on record.
How Raheim compares
880 Top 33% higher than 67% 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
Raheim's all-time total is 140% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Raheim | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 880 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 49 | 23 | 22,252 |
Raheim's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Raheim's full recorded timeline at 1999, 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 1984, with just 6 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2003 peak of 49 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Raheim at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2003
Current rank
#11,189
Active since
1971
Raheim popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–2025
- Peak year (2003)
- 49
- Annual births at peak, across 55 years of records
Raheim by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Raheim's strongest decade.
290 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Raheim births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 72
1970s
72 births
- 1980s
1980s
124 births
- 1990s
1990s
211 births
- 2000s
2000s
290 births
- 2010s
2010s
121 births
- 2020s 62
2020s
62 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 290 births (33% of all-time use).
How Raheim 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 Raheim's total volume
Raheim vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Raheim by state
Where Raheim concentrates geographically, total births since 1971
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 90 | 10.2% |
| #2 | Louisiana | | 17 | 1.9% |
| #3 | California | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #4 | Florida | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #5 | New Jersey | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #6 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.6% |
New York share of Raheim's total US births 10.2%
Even split
90 of 880 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Raheim? ▼
Raheim has been given to 880 babies in the U.S. since 1971, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #11189 as of the latest data. 49 babies were born in 2003, its single highest year.
When was Raheim most popular? ▼
Raheim was most popular in the 2000s decade with 290 total births. The single peak year was 2003.
Where is Raheim most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Raheim are New York (90 births), Louisiana (17 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Raheim been used? ▼
Raheim has been recorded in Social Security data since 1971, spanning 55 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Raheim? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Raheem, Rahul, Rahim, Rahsaan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Raheim's data
- Raheim's decade-level peak was the 2000s (290 total births); usage has since declined to 62 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Raheims (90 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Raheim
Nearby Names Like Raheim
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Raheim
Raheem Boy
#1367 8,524 births
Rahul Boy
#11156 3,332 births
Rahim Boy
#2976 1,905 births
Rahsaan Boy
#11176 1,614 births
Rahman Boy
#4931 1,286 births
Compare Raheim side by side: Raheim vs Raheem Raheim vs Rahul Raheim vs Rahim
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Raheim
Joshue #11188
1,118 births · Peak 2004
Rasheen #11190
1,395 births · Peak 1979
Hasaan #11187
613 births · Peak 1997
Dorion #11191
585 births · Peak 2004
Aaren #11186
921 births · Peak 2003
Kourtney #11192
840 births · Peak 1990
Urian #11185
289 births · Peak 1993
Farhad #11193
273 births · Peak 1990
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, 1971–2025 (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. "Raheim: #11189 Boys' Name - 880 Births, Peak 2003." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/raheim. 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 Raheim 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.