Boy nameCurrently #4,826 in the USSteady
Rakeem
2 syllablesPeak year: 19926 lettersStarts with R
Meaning & origin
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Rakeem's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Rakeem |
|---|---|
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1978 | 12 |
| 1979 | 10 |
| 1980 | 10 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 10 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 12 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 14 |
| 1987 | 29 |
| 1988 | 55 |
| 1989 | 126 |
| 1990 | 121 |
| 1991 | 158 |
| 1992 | 183 |
| 1993 | 131 |
| 1994 | 112 |
| 1995 | 130 |
| 1996 | 82 |
| 1997 | 62 |
| 1998 | 68 |
| 1999 | 47 |
| 2000 | 46 |
| 2001 | 33 |
| 2002 | 23 |
| 2003 | 15 |
| 2004 | 16 |
| 2005 | 32 |
| 2006 | 20 |
| 2007 | 24 |
| 2008 | 31 |
| 2009 | 26 |
| 2010 | 24 |
| 2011 | 23 |
| 2012 | 37 |
| 2013 | 31 |
| 2014 | 24 |
| 2015 | 31 |
| 2016 | 40 |
| 2017 | 34 |
| 2018 | 37 |
| 2019 | 38 |
| 2020 | 42 |
| 2021 | 43 |
| 2022 | 25 |
| 2023 | 39 |
| 2024 | 21 |
Rakeem through the decades
- Rakeem peaked in 1992, when 183 babies were named Rakeem in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Rakeem has risen 29% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Rakeem currently ranks #4,826 in the US and is holding steady.