Masculine dossier · first seen 1964
Kareem
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
1980
Peak births
459
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Gen X
Quick answers about Kareem
How many people are named Kareem?
An estimated 17,591 living Americans are named Kareem.
How rare is Kareem?
Kareem is uncommon among babies today, with 383 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 16.6% from its 1980 peak.
How old is the typical Kareem?
The median age of a living American named Kareem is approximately 26 years, with most bearers falling between 12 and 41 years old.
Is Kareem still popular?
Yes. Kareem is holding steady, with 383 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Kareem most common?
Kareem has its strongest geographic signal in New York, where it appears 4.8× more often than the national baseline.
1964Peak 19802025
Peak year
1980
Decline from peak
16.6%
2025
383
All-time
18,161