How Many People Are Named Kasim?

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

Kasim
Very Rare
Arabic

Kasim means 'to cut' in Arabic, giving it a sharp, decisive feel. Only 778 people named Kasim live in the US today, making up just 1 in 423,988 Americans. The majority, 66%, are under 30, showing it's a truly modern name.

~557
Living in US
1 in 595,062
Americans
2004
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
To cut
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Decisive Sharp
8
Life Path Number

Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

208,234
Worldwide Bearers
#5,013
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
77,831
🇮🇩 Indonesia
37,291
🇳🇬 Nigeria
29,637
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
19,766
🇺🇬 Uganda
7,997
🇸🇴 Somalia
5,704
🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina
4,939
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
4,371
🇲🇾 Malaysia
3,728
🇹🇿 Tanzania
2,343

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
778 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 24
525
Would be under 30 (66%)
276
Would be 30–60 (34%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 801 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: 2004

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
85
Classic Feel
26
Modern Appeal
94
International
100

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

📜 Kasim Through the Generations

Kasim has seen steady growth since its peak in 2004 when 31 babies were given this name. Today, there are 778 people named Kasim in the United States, with most falling into the younger age bracket. Of those, 525 are under 30, 276 are between 30 and 60, and none are over 60, indicating it's a relatively new name among American males.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 56
Pennsylvania 28
New Jersey 12

✨ Similar Names to Kasim

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Kasim's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Kasim

How Many People Have the Name Kasim?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 557 people in the United States currently share the name Kasim. That works out to roughly 1 in every 595,062 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Kasim a Common or Rare Name?

Kasim 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 Kasim Mean?

Kasim means "to cut" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Kasim Most Popular?

The name Kasim reached peak popularity in 2004, with 31 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Kasim?

Approximately 557 people named Kasim live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 557. That works out to roughly 1 in 595,062 Americans.

Is Kasim a rare name?

Kasim is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 595,062 Americans has this name.

What does the name Kasim mean?

Kasim means "to cut" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Kasim more male or female?

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

When was Kasim most popular?

Kasim peaked in 2004 with 31 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US557
All-Time Births557
1 in X1 in 595,062
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age24
Peak Year2004
World Rank#5,013
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.