Total births
295
Boys' name · since 1982
Taheem
Since 1982, U.S. Social Security records show 295 babies named Taheem, peaking in 1991. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #8541
- among boys today
- 295
- born since 1982
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 40%
- more common than other boys
Taheem currently ranks #8541 among boys' names in America, with 295 babies recorded since 1982.
Taheem has 295 recorded births among boys since 1982, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #8541 as of the latest data, more common than 40% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1982 to 2025.
- #8541 among boys today
- 295 born since 1982
- 2010s peak decade
- 40% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Taheem is currently the #8541 boys' name in America, more common than 40% of boys - 295 born since 1982, peaking in the 2010s.
- #8541
- among boys today
- 295
- born since 1982
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 40%
- more common than other boys
Taheem vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#8541
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 40% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Taheem was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
16 babies were named Taheem in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
How Taheem compares
295 46th 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
Taheem's all-time total is 20% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Taheem | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 295 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 16 | 23 | 22,252 |
Taheem's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Taheem splits its recorded history at 2008: 52% of all births land in the more recent half, 48% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1982 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1991 peak of 16 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Taheem at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1991
Current rank
#8,541
Active since
1982
Taheem popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1982–2025
- Peak year (1991)
- 16
- Annual births at peak, across 44 years of records
Taheem by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Taheem's strongest decade.
96 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Taheem births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 20
1980s
20 births
- 1990s
1990s
93 births
- 2000s
2000s
42 births
- 2010s
2010s
96 births
- 2020s
2020s
44 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 96 births (33% of all-time use).
Taheem by state
Where Taheem concentrates geographically, total births since 1982
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New Jersey | | 11 | 3.7% |
| #2 | New York | | 10 | 3.4% |
New Jersey share of Taheem's total US births 3.7%
Even split
11 of 295 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Taheem? ▼
Taheem has been given to 295 babies in the U.S. since 1982, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #8541 as of the latest data. 16 babies were born in 1991, its single highest year.
When was Taheem most popular? ▼
Taheem was most popular in the 2010s decade with 96 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
Where is Taheem most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Taheem are New Jersey (11 births), New York (10 births).
How long has the name Taheem been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Taheem since 1982 -- 44 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Taheem? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tahj, Taha, Tahir, Tahmid, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Taheem's data
- Taheem's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (96 total births) through the 2020s (44) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New Jersey records the most Taheems (11 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 Taheem
Nearby Names Like Taheem
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Taheem
Tahj Boy
#1422 3,939 births
Taha Boy
#1731 2,424 births
Tahir Boy
#1911 1,976 births
Tahmid Boy
#11461 318 births
Tahmir Boy
#8012 265 births
Compare Taheem side by side: Taheem vs Tahj Taheem vs Taha Taheem vs Tahir
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Taheem
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, 1982–2025 (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. "Taheem: #8541 Boys' Name - 295 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/taheem. 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 Taheem 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.