How Many People Are Named Kerem?

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

Kerem
Very Rare
Turkish

Kerem means 'gift' in Turkish, making it both meaningful and rare, only 1 in 525,181 Americans share this name. With just 628 people named Kerem alive today, it's clear this is a genuinely modern name, with most under 30.

~628
Living in US
1 in 525,181
Americans
2016
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Gift
🌐
Origin
Turkish
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Generous Creative
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

40,310
Worldwide Bearers
#22,059
Global Rank
🇹🇷 Turkey
35,256
🇮🇱 Israel
2,143
🇧🇷 Brazil
403
🇺🇸 United States
339
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
233
🇩🇪 Germany
231
🇵🇱 Poland
188
🇲🇽 Mexico
176
🇳🇱 Netherlands
162
🇬🇧 England
148

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
621 (99%)
♀ Female
7 (1%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 12
614
Would be under 30 (97%)
21
Would be 30–60 (3%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 635 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: 2016

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
83
Classic Feel
13
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

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

📜 Kerem Through the Generations

Kerem has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2016 with 39 births. Today, the majority of people named Kerem are under 30, indicating its status as a newer-generation name. The average age of those named Kerem is 12, showing how recent this name's surge has been.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 46
New York 35
New Jersey 32
Texas 28
Florida 11

✨ Similar Names to Kerem

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Kerem's Turkish roots

📄 About the Name Kerem

How Many People Have the Name Kerem?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 628 people in the United States currently share the name Kerem. That works out to roughly 1 in every 525,181 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Kerem a Common or Rare Name?

Kerem 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 Kerem Mean?

Kerem means "gift" and comes from Turkish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Kerem in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.

When Was Kerem Most Popular?

The name Kerem reached peak popularity in 2016, with 39 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 Kerem?

Approximately 628 people named Kerem live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 635. That works out to roughly 1 in 525,181 Americans.

Is Kerem a rare name?

Kerem is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 525,181 Americans has this name.

What does the name Kerem mean?

Kerem means "gift" and comes from Turkish origins.

Is Kerem more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Kerem are male and 1% are female.

When was Kerem most popular?

Kerem peaked in 2016 with 39 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 US628
All-Time Births635
1 in X1 in 525,181
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age12
Peak Year2016
World Rank#22,059
Male %99%
Female %1%

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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.