How Many People Are Named Basim?

Complete statistics for the name Basim: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Basim
Very Rare
Arabic

Basim is a very rare name, with only 284 people living in the US today. That's 1 in 1,163,237 Americans. It's mostly given to boys, and it peaked in 2015 with 12 births.

~284
Living in US
1 in 1,163,237
Americans
2015
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Smiling
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Saturday
💎
Lucky Stone
Sapphire
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Cheerful Warm Optimistic Friendly
8
Life Path Number

The life path number 8 is traditionally associated with ambition, authority, and material success. People connected to this number are often seen as natural leaders with strong organizational skills and a drive toward achievement.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

146,253
Worldwide Bearers
#7,166
Global Rank
🇮🇶 Iraq
70,693
🇾🇪 Yemen
14,372
🇯🇴 Jordan
11,189
🇸🇾 Syria
10,156
🇮🇳 India
9,759
🇵🇸 Palestine
8,459
🇱🇧 Lebanon
5,740
🇪🇬 Egypt
4,273
🇰🇼 Kuwait
4,065
🇸🇩 Sudan
1,586

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
284 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 25
170
Would be under 30 (58%)
122
Would be 30–60 (42%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 292 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2015

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
73
Classic Feel
16
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Basim Through the Generations

The name Basim has a unique journey, starting from just 292 total births across all time but now home to 284 living individuals in the US. This shows a steady rise, especially since its peak in 2015 when 12 babies were named Basim. The fact that 58% of those named Basim are under 30 makes it feel quite modern and fresh. Interestingly, while the name is rare, it's actually more common in Iraq, ranking as the world's 7,166th most popular name. Despite the low overall birth count, the current age distribution suggests a growing community of young adults, indicating a vibrant presence among the younger generation.

✨ Similar Names to Basim

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Basim's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Basim

How Many People Have the Name Basim?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 284 people in the United States currently share the name Basim. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,163,237 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Basim a Common or Rare Name?

Basim is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Basim Mean?

Basim means "Smiling" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Basim in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Basim Most Popular?

The name Basim reached peak popularity in 2015, with 12 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Basim?

Approximately 284 people named Basim live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 292. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,163,237 Americans.

Is Basim a rare name?

Basim is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,163,237 Americans has this name.

What does the name Basim mean?

Basim means "Smiling" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Basim more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Basim are male and 0% are female.

When was Basim most popular?

Basim peaked in 2015 with 12 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US284
All-Time Births292
1 in X1 in 1,163,237
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age25
Peak Year2015
World Rank#7,166
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.