Will my child share the name Wasim with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 6 UK babies named Wasim per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Wasim in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Wasim becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Wasim has been fairly steady, ranked #3,256 in 2025 against #3,334 in 2020. Its best recorded position was #528 in 1997.

Is Wasim a good choice for a distinctive name?

Wasim is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Wasim a popular baby name in the United States?

Wasim does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Wasim is a distinctive choice, ranked #3256 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Wasim in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Wasim

Wasim has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 290 places in five years. It was most popular in 1997 at #528 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Wasim is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Wasim in their class.