Ibraheem
Boy name · #2498 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Ibraheem? In official American birth records, Ibraheem has been tracked continuously since 1979, giving it 46 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 54 baby boys were named Ibraheem, placing it at #2498 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1910, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Put differently, about 1 of every 33,333 American boys born in 2025 carries the name.
The 46-year story
Ibraheem first appears in the Social Security records in 1979, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2015, when 76 boys were named Ibraheem — good for #1910 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Ibraheem per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Ibraheem against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Ibraheem in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Ibraheem is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Ibraheem will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Ibraheem is most common
State-level data for Ibraheem is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Ibraheem
Statistically, parents drawn to Ibraheem tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Naeem, Saleem, Abhiram, Shulem, and Kerem.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Ibraheem | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 54 | #2480 |
| 2024 | 52 | #2559 |
| 2023 | 44 | #2848 |
| 2022 | 57 | #2438 |
| 2021 | 58 | #2349 |
| 2020 | 57 | #2347 |
| 2019 | 49 | #2626 |
| 2018 | 38 | #3055 |
| 2017 | 54 | #2388 |
| 2016 | 68 | #2066 |
| 2015 | 76 | #1910 |
| 2014 | 60 | #2230 |
| 2013 | 67 | #2021 |
| 2012 | 57 | #2270 |
| 2011 | 57 | #2261 |
| 2010 | 71 | #1957 |
| 2009 | 47 | #2623 |
| 2008 | 70 | #2001 |
| 2007 | 54 | #2372 |
| 2006 | 43 | #2698 |
| 2005 | 47 | #2433 |
| 2004 | 51 | #2238 |
| 2003 | 38 | #2620 |
| 2002 | 33 | #2817 |
| 2001 | 29 | #3061 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Ibraheem?
In official American birth records, the name Ibraheem first appeared in 1979 (over 46 years ago), when 6 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 46 years.
Is Ibraheem a popular boy name?
Ibraheem ranked #2498 among boys in 2025 with 54 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1910.
When was the name Ibraheem most popular?
Ibraheem peaked in 2015, when 76 American boys received the name (ranked #1910 that year). Since 2015 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Ibraheem?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 33,333 newborn American boys was named Ibraheem. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.