How Many People Are Named Sarim?

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

Sarim
Very Rare
Arabic

Sarim is an Arabic name meaning "brave" or "sharp," and it's a genuinely rare find in the United States. Only about 341 people living in America carry this name, which works out to roughly 1 in 968,703 Americans. Nearly 99% of them are under 30, with a peak year of 2014 when 25 babies received the name.

~341
Living in US
1 in 968,703
Americans
2014
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Brave or sharp
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Emerald
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Courageous Determined Sharp-minded Confident
6
Life Path Number

Life-path number 6 traditionally represents nurturing, responsibility, and a deep sense of care for family and community. It's associated with harmony, compassion, and a natural desire to protect and support those closest to you.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

13,765
Worldwide Bearers
#49,228
Global Rank
🇮🇩 Indonesia
7,650
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
2,798
🇮🇳 India
1,501
🇵🇰 Pakistan
489
🇰🇭 Cambodia
388
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
274
🇺🇸 United States
159
🇪🇬 Egypt
87
🇳🇵 Nepal
73
🇲🇾 Malaysia
62

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
341 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 12
339
Would be under 30 (99%)
5
Would be 30–60 (1%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 344 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: 2014

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
75
Classic Feel
13
Modern Appeal
100
International
97

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

📜 Sarim Through the Generations

Sarim didn't appear on American birth records until relatively recently, and it's still building momentum as a rising name. With only 344 total births recorded across all available US data, this is a name that's truly in its early chapter. The generational breakdown tells a clear story: 339 of the 341 estimated living bearers are under 30, just 5 fall in the 30-to-60 range, and there aren't any over 60. That means it's almost exclusively a name chosen by millennial and Gen Z parents for their children. The average age of someone named Sarim is just 12, reinforcing how fresh this name still feels. Its peak came in 2014 with 25 births, and the upward trend suggests we'll likely see even bigger numbers ahead. Globally, Sarim ranks #49,228 with about 13,765 living bearers worldwide, and it's most commonly found in Indonesia outside the US. It's a name that carries cultural depth while remaining distinctive in American communities.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 15
Texas 7
California 5
Virginia 5

✨ Similar Names to Sarim

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Sarim's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Sarim

How Many People Have the Name Sarim?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 341 people in the United States currently share the name Sarim. That works out to roughly 1 in every 968,703 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Sarim a Common or Rare Name?

Sarim 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 Sarim Mean?

Sarim means "Brave or sharp" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Sarim Most Popular?

The name Sarim reached peak popularity in 2014, with 25 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 Sarim?

Approximately 341 people named Sarim live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 344. That works out to roughly 1 in 968,703 Americans.

Is Sarim a rare name?

Sarim is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 968,703 Americans has this name.

What does the name Sarim mean?

Sarim means "Brave or sharp" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Sarim more male or female?

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

When was Sarim most popular?

Sarim peaked in 2014 with 25 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 US341
All-Time Births344
1 in X1 in 968,703
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age12
Peak Year2014
World Rank#49,228
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.