Kerem

Primarily a boy's name of Hebrew origin with 628 recorded births. Also given to 7 girls.

Boy's nameAlso girl's#3118 in 2024Rising fast

Meaning & Origin

a male given name from Arabic

Kerem is a boy's and girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, from the Hebrew word meaning 'vineyard' or 'garden.' Also used in Arabic contexts meaning 'generous.' In Turkish, it is a popular name meaning noble generosity. The name carries an abundance of cultural richness and natural imagery.

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Kerem appeared in SSA records in 1983, placing it in the modern era of American naming — a period when parents increasingly began breaking from generational naming patterns, experimenting with spelling, and treating naming as a form of creative self-expression. Its Hebrew roots may have been the starting point, adapted or respelled to fit contemporary American tastes.

Kerem’s 628 recorded births provide enough of a footprint to establish it as a real, chosen name in American culture — not a typo or a one-off, but a deliberate selection by hundreds of families.

At a Glance

628

Total births

Since 1983

2016

Peak

39 births

1983

First recorded

42 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Kerem climbed 2532 spots in the last 20 years — from #5650 to #3118.

First appeared: 1983Peak: 2016 (39 births)Current: #3118

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Kerem
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	157	#3675	▼
2010s	301	#3660	▲
2000s	140	#5642	▲
1990s	19	#8531	▲
1980s	11	#6913	—

The Story of Kerem

A Gen Alpha name

Peaking in 2016, Kerem is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Kerem are most likely born between 2006 and 2024.

How rare is Kerem?

Only about 1 in every 92,308 babies born in 2024 was named Kerem — a truly uncommon choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1983, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2010s with 301 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.

Kerem by the numbers

Would fill 13 school buses
Meeting one Kerem per day would take 1.7 years

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(29 years, 1983–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Kerem
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	39	#3118	+12 (44.4%)
2023	27	#4066	-5 (-15.6%)
2022	32	#3572	-4 (-11.1%)
2021	36	#3272	+13 (56.5%)
2020	23	#4346	-11 (-32.4%)
2019	34	#3396	+2 (6.3%)
2018	32	#3482	+3 (10.3%)
2017	29	#3726	-10 (-25.6%)
2016	39	#3037	+9 (30.0%)
2015	30	#3641	-3 (-9.1%)
2014	33	#3338	+3 (10.0%)
2013	30	#3544	+8 (36.4%)
2012	22	#4471	-7 (-24.1%)
2011	29	#3657	+6 (26.1%)
2010	23	#4308	+2 (9.5%)
2009	21	#4673	+1 (5.0%)
2008	20	#4824	-4 (-16.7%)
2007	24	#4191	+7 (41.2%)
2006	17	#5199	+6 (54.5%)
2005	11	#6892	-3 (-21.4%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Kerem as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Kerem has also been given to 7 girls in the U.S. since 2020.

Unranked

Current rank

Total births

2020

Peak year

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kerem a boy's or girl's name?

Kerem is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 7 recorded births.

When was Kerem most popular?

Kerem reached its peak popularity in 2016 with 39 births that year. It is currently ranked #3118 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Kerem?

Kerem is currently ranked #3118 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 628 babies since 1983.

Can Kerem be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Kerem is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #3118. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1983–2024