boy's name
Kerim
keh-REEM
- Origin Turkish
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 1,707
Kerim is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 23 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Kerim is a name of Turkish origin.
- Peaked in France in 2011, when 55 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 29,475 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1967.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Kerim Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1960s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 80 |
| 1980s | 60 |
| 1990s | 145 |
| 2000s | 290 |
| 2010s | 365 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 120 |
How Popular Is Kerim?
In 2025, Kerim was given to 20 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Kerim Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
How Kerim Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Kérim | Kérim is a rare spelling of Kerim, written with an acute accent and recorded about 5 times, mostly in France. | 5 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Kerim
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Kerim Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Kerim over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Kerim
- Pronunciation keh-REEM
Sibling Names for Kerim
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Kerim — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Kerim
How popular is the name Kerim?
In 2025, Kerim was given to 20 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Kerim a girl's or a boy's name?
Kerim is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Kerim?
Kerim has 2 syllables.
When was Kerim most popular?
Kerim peaked in 2011, when 55 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Kerim a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Kerim currently ranks #1,725 in France. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.