Kariem Name Popularity and Statistics
Kariem is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Kariem?
Kariem is spelled K-A-R-I-E-M. The name has 6 letters.
Kariem Popularity in 2025
Rank#12,008
Recorded Births5
- Boys usage rose 138 places to #12,008 and recorded the same number of births compared with 2021.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Kariem Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1972 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 5 | #12,008 |
| 2021 | Boys | 5 | #12,146 |
| 2014 | Boys | 6 | #10,717 |
| 2005 | Boys | 5 | #11,472 |
| 2002 | Boys | 5 | #10,667 |
| 2001 | Boys | 5 | #10,556 |
| 1999 | Boys | 5 | #9,912 |
| 1997 | Boys | 7 | #7,281 |
| 1996 | Boys | 5 | #9,015 |
| 1995 | Boys | 10 | #5,501 |
| 1988 | Boys | 7 | #5,751 |
| 1984 | Boys | 5 | #6,315 |
| 1983 | Boys | 5 | #6,238 |
| 1981 | Boys | 8 | #4,509 |
| 1980 | Boys | 8 | #4,495 |
| 1979 | Boys | 11 | #3,569 |
| 1978 | Boys | 7 | #4,554 |
| 1977 | Boys | 11 | #3,386 |
| 1976 | Boys | 12 | #3,095 |
| 1975 | Boys | 13 | #2,902 |
| 1973 | Boys | 7 | #4,054 |
| 1972 | Boys | 7 | #3,963 |
When Was Kariem Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1975 · Boys
13 recorded births
National rank #2,902
1976 · Boys
12 recorded births
National rank #3,095
1979 · Boys
11 recorded births
National rank #3,569
1977 · Boys
11 recorded births
National rank #3,386
Where Kariem Ranked Highest in 1995
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NY | #1,487 | 5 |