Boy nameCurrently #819 in the USRising
Karim
//kɜrˈim//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20235 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Karim's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Karim's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Karim |
|---|---|
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1958 | 10 |
| 1959 | 9 |
| 1960 | 9 |
| 1961 | 6 |
| 1962 | 12 |
| 1963 | 16 |
| 1964 | 10 |
| 1965 | 20 |
| 1966 | 17 |
| 1967 | 10 |
| 1968 | 13 |
| 1969 | 19 |
| 1970 | 31 |
| 1971 | 36 |
| 1972 | 46 |
| 1973 | 54 |
| 1974 | 39 |
| 1975 | 84 |
| 1976 | 93 |
| 1977 | 97 |
| 1978 | 102 |
| 1979 | 87 |
| 1980 | 81 |
| 1981 | 70 |
| 1982 | 57 |
| 1983 | 67 |
| 1984 | 67 |
| 1985 | 58 |
| 1986 | 49 |
| 1987 | 60 |
| 1988 | 72 |
| 1989 | 76 |
| 1990 | 78 |
| 1991 | 71 |
| 1992 | 73 |
| 1993 | 81 |
| 1994 | 68 |
| 1995 | 73 |
| 1996 | 80 |
| 1997 | 115 |
| 1998 | 98 |
| 1999 | 93 |
| 2000 | 92 |
| 2001 | 114 |
| 2002 | 122 |
| 2003 | 129 |
| 2004 | 131 |
| 2005 | 120 |
| 2006 | 131 |
| 2007 | 119 |
| 2008 | 131 |
| 2009 | 153 |
| 2010 | 153 |
| 2011 | 146 |
| 2012 | 155 |
| 2013 | 162 |
| 2014 | 180 |
| 2015 | 179 |
| 2016 | 236 |
| 2017 | 193 |
| 2018 | 180 |
| 2019 | 192 |
| 2020 | 212 |
| 2021 | 194 |
| 2022 | 328 |
| 2023 | 376 |
| 2024 | 305 |
Karim through the decades
- Karim peaked in 2023, when 376 babies were named Karim in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Karim has risen 65% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Karim currently ranks #819 in the US and is on the rise.