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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Bassem — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Bassel|Bassheva
ArabicBoy↓ Fading

Bassem

bah-SEM · 2 syllables

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#12526
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#12526
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 5
Peak rank
#9009 in 2023
5yr change
-3517 ranks
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20232024

Rank #12526 · Falling since 2023

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Arabic boy names
Bassem

Popularity score: 5  ·  SSA Rank: #12526

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
40
Higher than 40% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-3517 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
27 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Bassem scores lower overall — the popularity trend is fading.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
32
Uniqueness20% of score
55
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
ArabicModernBoy2-syllableMiddle EasternPositive MeaningWarm Vibe
Character
calm dignityquiet strengththoughtful naturepeaceful demeanorgrounded wisdom
STRONG
High confidence

Bassem is an Arabic boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #12526 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -3517 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#12526 · very rare
Bassem at a Glance
Meaning:From Arabic meaning 'smiling' or 'one who smiles'. Associated with cheerfulness and a pleasant demeanor.
Language root:Arabic
Peak rank:#9009 in 2023
5yr change:-3517 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Bassem Youssef
Comedian and political satirist
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Bassem · Overview
Summary

Bassem is an Arabic boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #12526 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Modern · Meaningful character
Bassem carries a warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 3517 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
bassem.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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