Kerem
Kerem is a boy's name of Turkish origin.
Meaning
Generosity, nobility, or kindness.
Origin and history
Kerem is a masculine name of Turkish origin, derived from the Arabic word meaning generosity, nobility, or kindness. It is famously associated with the Turkish folk tale of Kerem and Aslı. In the United States, Kerem is a relatively rare but steadily used name, rising slightly in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
658 babies in the United States have been named Kerem since 1880. It ranks #4018 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1740.
States where it is most popular
- CA (28.2 %)
- NY (24.5 %)
- TX (20.9 %)
- NJ (19.6 %)
- FL (6.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 11 |
| 1990-2000 | 19 |
| 2000-2010 | 140 |
| 2010-2019 | 301 |
| 2020-2029 | 187 |
Famous people named Kerem
- Kerem Bürsin: Actor
- Kerem Demirbay: Professional Footballer
- Kerem Aktürkoğlu: Professional Footballer
Fun facts
- Kerem is the protagonist of 'Kerem and Aslı', a famous 16th-century Middle Eastern legendary romance folk tale.
- The name shares the root K-R-M with several other traditional names like Kareem and Karim.