Total births
34
Boys' name · since 1992
Rykeem
Since 1992, U.S. Social Security records show 34 babies named Rykeem, peaking in 1992. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #12935
- among boys today
- 34
- born since 1992
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 10%
- more common than other boys
34 babies have been named Rykeem since 1992, making it today's #12935 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Rykeem recorded 34 times among boys since 1992, holding rank #12935 nationally today, ahead of 10% of boys, 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 1992 to 2024.
- #12935 among boys today
- 34 born since 1992
- 2010s peak decade
- 10% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Rykeem is currently the #12935 boys' name in America, more common than 10% of boys - 34 born since 1992, peaking in the 2010s.
- #12935
- among boys today
- 34
- born since 1992
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 10%
- more common than other boys
Rykeem vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#12935
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 10% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Rykeem was born in this single decade.
1992
Single peak year
7 babies were named Rykeem in 1992 - its busiest year on record.
How Rykeem compares
34 12th 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
Rykeem's all-time total is 91% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Rykeem | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 34 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 7 | 23 | 22,252 |
Rykeem's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Rykeem splits its recorded history at 2017: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1994 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1992 peak of 7 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Rykeem at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1992
Current rank
#12,935
Active since
1992
Rykeem popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1992–2024
- Peak year (1992)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 33 years of records
Rykeem by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Rykeem's strongest decade.
17 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Rykeem births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
12 births
- 2010s
2010s
17 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 17 births (50% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rykeem? ▼
Since 1992, Social Security records show 34 babies named Rykeem. Today it holds rank #12935 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 1992, with 7 births.
When was Rykeem most popular? ▼
Rykeem was most popular in the 2010s decade with 17 total births. The single peak year was 1992.
How long has the name Rykeem been used? ▼
Rykeem has been recorded in Social Security data since 1992, spanning 33 years of data through 2024.
What names are similar to Rykeem? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ryker, Ryken, Rykker, Rykin, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Rykeem's data
- Rykeem's decade-level peak was the 2010s (17 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Rykeem
Nearby Names Like Rykeem
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rykeem
Ryker Boy
#183 41,204 births
Ryken Boy
#4832 715 births
Rykker Boy
138 births
Rykin Boy
107 births
Rykar Boy
#11807 100 births
Compare Rykeem side by side: Rykeem vs Ryker Rykeem vs Ryken Rykeem vs Rykker
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Rykeem
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, 1992–2024 (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. "Rykeem: #12935 Boys' Name - 34 Births, Peak 1992." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rykeem. 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 Rykeem 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.