61,845births recorded
18Countries
1Variants
1981Peak · France
#119Kazakhstan 2025
Karim is a boy name family recorded 61,845 times in 18 countries since 1953. It ranks highest today in Kazakhstan (#119 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in France in 1981, at 188.4 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Karim
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karim | French | 39,290 | 🇫🇷 France | #463 | 1981 | ▼ 35 % |
| Karim | French | 6,944 | 🇺🇸 United States | #1084 | 2023 | ▲ 23 % |
| Karim | French | 6,621 | 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan | #119 | 2025 | ▲ 29 % |
| Karim | French | 1,609 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | #921 | 2015 | ▲ 74 % |
| Karim | French | 1,468 | 🇨🇦 Québec | #320 | 2009 | ▼ 53 % |
| Karim | French | 1,321 | 🏴 England & Wales | #585 | 2024 | ▲ 47 % |
Questions about Karim
How popular is the name Karim?
In 2025 it ranked #119 in Kazakhstan. Official registers record 61,845 births across 18 countries.
When was Karim most popular?
It peaked in France in 1981, at 188.4 births per 100,000.
Is Karim a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Karim is a boy name.