How Many People Are Named Akeem?

Complete statistics for the name Akeem in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Akeem
Very Rare
6,753
Estimated People
1 in 48,867
1 in X Americans
1990
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
6,753 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)
100%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 27

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 99
Arkansas 5
California 238
Colorado 5
Connecticut 52
DC 23
Florida 634
Georgia 428
Illinois 292
Indiana 7
Louisiana 259
Massachusetts 58
Maryland 79
Michigan 145
Missouri 16
Mississippi 129
North Carolina 276
New Jersey 132
Nevada 5
New York 1,023
Ohio 123
Oklahoma 5
Pennsylvania 256
South Carolina 325
Tennessee 61
Texas 208
Virginia 179
Washington 5
Wisconsin 21
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 40.0%
Starts with "A" 100.0%
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📄 About the Name Akeem

How Many People Have the Name Akeem in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 6,753 people in the United States currently share the name Akeem. That works out to roughly 1 in every 48,867 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity checker.

Is Akeem a Common or Rare Name?

Akeem is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Akeem Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Akeem are covered in full on the Akeem name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Akeem Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Akeem in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female. Akeem is used almost exclusively as a male name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Akeem Most Popular?

The name Akeem reached peak popularity in 1990, with 570 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Akeem Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Akeem across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Akeem?

Approximately 6,753 people in the United States share the name Akeem, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Akeem a rare name?

Akeem is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 48,867 Americans has this name.

What does the name Akeem mean?

The meaning and origin of Akeem is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Akeem more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Akeem are male and 0% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Akeem most popular?

The name Akeem reached its peak in 1990, with 570 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People6,753
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 48,867
GenderMale
Avg Age27
Peak Year1990
Male %100%
Female %0%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page for full details.