Total births
430
Boys' name · since 1976
Shakim
Since 1976, U.S. Social Security records show 430 babies named Shakim, peaking in 1995. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 430
- total births
- 1976–2013
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
430 boys have been named Shakim since 1976, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Shakim has been recorded 430 times among boys since 1976, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1976 to 2013.
- 430 total births
- 1976–2013 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 42% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
430 boys have been named Shakim since 1976, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2013.
- 430
- total births
- 1976–2013
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Shakim was born in this single decade.
1995
Single peak year
25 babies were named Shakim in 1995 - its busiest year on record.
Shakim's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Shakim's SSA record in two at 1996 and the more recent half accounts for 53% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 47%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1979, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1995 peak of 25, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Shakim at a glance
Last recorded 2013Peak year
1995
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1976
Shakim popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2013
- Peak year (1995)
- 25
- Annual births at peak, across 38 years of records
Shakim by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Shakim's strongest decade.
181 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Shakim births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 21
1970s
21 births
- 1980s 72
1980s
72 births
- 1990s
1990s
181 births
- 2000s
2000s
134 births
- 2010s 22
2010s
22 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 181 births (42% of all-time use).
Shakim by state
Where Shakim concentrates geographically, total births since 1976
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 186 | 43.3% |
New York share of Shakim's total US births 43.3%
186 of 430 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shakim? ▼
Shakim has been given to 430 babies in the U.S. since 1976, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2013. 25 babies were born in 1995, its single highest year.
When was Shakim most popular? ▼
Shakim was most popular in the 1990s decade with 181 total births. The single peak year was 1995.
Where is Shakim most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shakim are New York (186 births).
How long has the name Shakim been used? ▼
Records for Shakim go back to 1976, giving 38 years of history through 2013.
What names are similar to Shakim? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Shawn, Shane, Shaun, Shannon, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Shakim's data
- Shakim's decade-level peak was the 1990s (181 total births); usage has since declined to 22 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Shakims (186 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 Shakim
Nearby Names Like Shakim
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shakim
Shawn Boy
#637 306,542 births
Shane Boy
#601 192,583 births
Shaun Boy
#1567 70,481 births
Shannon Boy
#2597 52,379 births
Shayne Boy
#4006 10,741 births
Compare Shakim side by side: Shakim vs Shawn Shakim vs Shane Shakim vs Shaun
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1976–2013 (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. "Shakim: Baby Name Since 1976 - 430 Births, Peak 1995." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shakim. 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 Shakim 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 July 2026.