How Many People Are Named Shakeem?
Complete statistics for the name Shakeem: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Shakeem, a very rare male name, is held by just 806 people in the US, making up 1 in 409,430 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with nearly half of its bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 27All 830 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: 1994Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Shakeem Through the Generations
Shakeem reached its peak popularity in 1994 with 60 births, but its overall trend has been stable since then. Today, the average age of someone named Shakeem is 27, with 400 under 30 and 430 aged between 30 and 60. This distribution highlights Shakeem as a name predominantly embraced by younger generations, reflecting its status as a contemporary choice.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Shakeem's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Shakeem
How Many People Have the Name Shakeem?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 806 people in the United States currently share the name Shakeem. That works out to roughly 1 in every 409,430 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Shakeem a Common or Rare Name?
Shakeem 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 Shakeem Mean?
Shakeem means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Shakeem in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Shakeem Most Popular?
The name Shakeem reached peak popularity in 1994, with 60 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 Shakeem?
Approximately 806 people named Shakeem live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 830. That works out to roughly 1 in 409,430 Americans.
Is Shakeem a rare name?
Shakeem is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 409,430 Americans has this name.
What does the name Shakeem mean?
Shakeem means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Shakeem more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Shakeem are male and 0% are female.
When was Shakeem most popular?
Shakeem peaked in 1994 with 60 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.