How old is someone named Karim?
The average Karim is 21 years old.
Half of all living Karims are between 7 and 32.
When was Karim popular?
Most of the Karims in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2023 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 25 | under 100 |
| 1960s | 132 | 110 |
| 1970s | 669 | 610 |
| 1980s | 656 | 620 |
| 1990s | 831 | 800 |
| 2000s | 1,242 | 1,200 |
| 2010s | 1,776 | 1,800 |
| 2020s | 1,613 | 1,600 |
How many Karims are still alive?
About 6,700 Karims are alive in the US today. That's 97% of the roughly 6,900 babies named Karim since 1957.
Nearly every Karim ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Karim?
About two in five living Karims are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
- Boomer under 1%
- Gen X 11%
- Millennial 16%
- Gen Z 29%
- Gen Alpha 43%
Is Karim an old name?
Not really. Karim is younger than 68 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Karim will be 29 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Karim a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.2% of living Karims are men.
Names the same age as Karim
NAME TWIN
Karim's name twin is Malka. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Malka's age curve is the closest match to Karim's: 91% alike.
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Questions about the name Karim
How old is the average Karim?
The average Karim in the US is 21 years old. The median is 17, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Karim?
About 6,700 Karims are alive in the US today, out of roughly 6,900 babies given the name since 1957.
When was the name Karim most popular?
In 2023, when about 380 baby boys were named Karim.
Is Karim a Gen Alpha name?
Partly. Gen Alpha are the largest group, about 43% of living Karims, 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