How old is someone named Akeem?
The average Akeem is 27 years old.
Half of all living Akeems are between 14 and 37.
When was Akeem popular?
Akeem rose fast and peaked in 1990, then faded almost as fast. 58% of all Akeems were born within 15 years of each other.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 58 | under 100 |
| 1980s | 1,796 | 1,700 |
| 1990s | 2,372 | 2,300 |
| 2000s | 722 | 710 |
| 2010s | 1,159 | 1,100 |
| 2020s | 718 | 710 |
How many Akeems are still alive?
About 6,600 Akeems are alive in the US today. That's 97% of the roughly 6,800 babies named Akeem since 1972.
Nearly every Akeem ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Akeem?
More than half of living Akeems are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
- Gen X under 1%
- Millennial 56%
- Gen Z 19%
- Gen Alpha 24%
Is Akeem an old name?
Not really. Akeem is younger than 55 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Akeem will be 42 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Akeem a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: over 99.9% of living Akeems are men.
Names the same age as Akeem
NAME TWIN
Akeem's name twin is Chanel. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Chanel's age curve is the closest match to Akeem's: 78% alike.
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Questions about the name Akeem
How old is the average Akeem?
The average Akeem in the US is 27 years old. The median is 32, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Akeem?
About 6,600 Akeems are alive in the US today, out of roughly 6,800 babies given the name since 1972.
When was the name Akeem most popular?
In 1990, when about 570 baby boys were named Akeem.
Is Akeem a Millennial name?
Yes. About 56% of living Akeems are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this