Total births
352
Boys' name · since 1996
Zaeem
Zaeem has 352 recorded births since 1996 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2015 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #4164
- among boys today
- 352
- born since 1996
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 71%
- more common than other boys
352 babies have been named Zaeem since 1996, making it today's #4164 boys' name.
Zaeem has 352 recorded births among boys since 1996, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #4164 as of the latest data, more common than 71% 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 1996 to 2025.
- #4164 among boys today
- 352 born since 1996
- 2010s peak decade
- 71% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Zaeem is currently the #4164 boys' name in America, more common than 71% of boys - 352 born since 1996, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4164
- among boys today
- 352
- born since 1996
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 71%
- more common than other boys
Zaeem vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4164
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 71% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Zaeem was born in this single decade.
2015
Single peak year
33 babies were named Zaeem in 2015 - its busiest year on record.
How Zaeem compares
352 49th 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
Zaeem's all-time total is 4% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Zaeem | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 352 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 33 | 23 | 22,252 |
Zaeem's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Zaeem splits its recorded history at 2013: 72% of all births land in the more recent half, 28% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1996 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2015 peak of 33 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Zaeem at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2015
Current rank
#4,164
Active since
1996
Zaeem popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1996–2025
- Peak year (2015)
- 33
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Zaeem by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Zaeem's strongest decade.
172 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Zaeem births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 10
1990s
10 births
- 2000s 52
2000s
52 births
- 2010s
2010s
172 births
- 2020s
2020s
118 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 172 births (49% of all-time use).
Zaeem by state
Where Zaeem concentrates geographically, total births since 1996
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 20 | 5.7% |
| #2 | California | | 6 | 1.7% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 6 | 1.7% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 6 | 1.7% |
| #5 | Texas | | 5 | 1.4% |
New York share of Zaeem's total US births 5.7%
Even split
20 of 352 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zaeem? ▼
352 babies have been named Zaeem since 1996. It currently ranks #4164 among boys. The peak year was 2015 with 33 births.
When was Zaeem most popular? ▼
Zaeem was most popular in the 2010s decade with 172 total births. The single peak year was 2015.
Where is Zaeem most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zaeem are New York (20 births), California (6 births), Illinois (6 births).
How long has the name Zaeem been used? ▼
Records for Zaeem go back to 1996, giving 30 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Zaeem? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zaedyn, Zael, Zaeden, Zaelyn, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Zaeem's data
- Zaeem's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (172 total births) through the 2020s (118) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Zaeems (20 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 Zaeem
Nearby Names Like Zaeem
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zaeem
Zaedyn Boy
#3208 808 births
Zael Boy
#1830 673 births
Zaeden Boy
#8079 512 births
Zaelyn Boy
#3679 400 births
Zaevion Boy
#10474 349 births
Compare Zaeem side by side: Zaeem vs Zaedyn Zaeem vs Zael Zaeem vs Zaeden
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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, 1996–2025 (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. "Zaeem: #4164 Boys' Name - 352 Births, Peak 2015." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zaeem. 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 Zaeem 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.