How Many People Are Named Waseem?
Complete statistics for the name Waseem: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Waseem means 'leader' in Arabic, making it a name with strong connotations. Only 760 people in the US today share this name, which is just 1 in 434,466 Americans, making it very rare indeed. The majority of people named Waseem are under 30, showing its status as a modern, rising name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 20All 775 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: 2020Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Waseem Through the Generations
Waseem has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2020 with 35 births. This surge reflects its appeal among younger parents looking for unique names. With 583 under-30s compared to only 192 aged 30-60, Waseem stands out as a genuinely modern choice, favored by new generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Waseem's Arabic roots
📄 About the Name Waseem
How Many People Have the Name Waseem?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 846 people in the United States currently share the name Waseem. That works out to roughly 1 in every 391,784 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Waseem a Common or Rare Name?
Waseem 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 Waseem Mean?
Waseem means "leader" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Waseem in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Waseem Most Popular?
The name Waseem reached peak popularity in 2020, with 35 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 Waseem?
Approximately 846 people named Waseem live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 846. That works out to roughly 1 in 391,784 Americans.
Is Waseem a rare name?
Waseem is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 391,784 Americans has this name.
What does the name Waseem mean?
Waseem means "leader" and comes from Arabic origins.
Is Waseem more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Waseem are male and 0% are female.
When was Waseem most popular?
Waseem peaked in 2020 with 35 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.