How old is someone named Kareem?
The average Kareem is 27 years old.
Half of all living Kareems are between 12 and 41.
When was Kareem popular?
Kareem has never really gone out of style. Parents have chosen it every year for more than a century; its busiest year was 1980.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 18 | under 100 |
| 1970s | 3,086 | 2,800 |
| 1980s | 3,119 | 2,900 |
| 1990s | 3,184 | 3,100 |
| 2000s | 3,127 | 3,100 |
| 2010s | 3,387 | 3,400 |
| 2020s | 2,438 | 2,400 |
How many Kareems are still alive?
About 18,000 Kareems are alive in the US today. That's 96% of the roughly 18,000 babies named Kareem since 1964.
Nearly every Kareem ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Kareem?
About one in four living Kareems are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Gen X 18%
- Millennial 26%
- Gen Z 28%
- Gen Alpha 27%
Is Kareem an old name?
Not really. Kareem is younger than 55 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Kareem will be 37 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Kareem a boy or girl name?
Mostly boys: 98.9% of living Kareems are men.
Names the same age as Kareem
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Kareem's name twin is Ayesha. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Ayesha's age curve is the closest match to Kareem's: 91% alike.
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Questions about the name Kareem
How old is the average Kareem?
The average Kareem in the US is 27 years old. The median is 26, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Kareem?
About 18,000 Kareems are alive in the US today, out of roughly 18,000 babies given the name since 1964.
When was the name Kareem most popular?
In 1980, when about 480 baby boys were named Kareem.
Is Kareem a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 28% of living Kareems, but the name spans several generations.
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