Shakeen
A masculine Arabic name meaning "thankful" or "grateful".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Shakeen. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Shakeen today is around 30 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shakeen births was 1994 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Shakeen. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Shakeen. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1994
5 babies that year
Average age
30
years old
1996 SSA rank
#10,292
Tracked since 1994
Popularity
Shakeen: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Shakeen by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Shakeen during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Shakeen
The name Shakeen finds its origins in the Arabic language and culture, with its roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. The name is derived from the Arabic word "shaqeen," which means "fortunate" or "lucky." The earliest known reference to the name dates back to the 12th century CE, when it was mentioned in various Islamic texts and manuscripts.
During the golden age of the Abbasid Caliphate, which spanned from the 8th to the 13th century CE, the name Shakeen gained popularity among the Arab nobility and scholarly circles. It was often given to children with the hope that they would lead a fortunate and prosperous life.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Shakeen was Shakeen al-Baghdadi, a renowned Islamic scholar and philosopher who lived in Baghdad during the 11th century CE. He was known for his contributions to the fields of logic and metaphysics.
In the 13th century, Shakeen al-Andalusi, a renowned poet and writer from the Iberian Peninsula, left a lasting legacy with his influential works on Arabic literature and culture. His poems and prose pieces were widely celebrated for their eloquence and depth.
During the 14th century, Shakeen ibn Abi Bakr al-Siddiq, a respected Islamic scholar and jurist, made significant contributions to the study of Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh). His writings and teachings were highly regarded in the Muslim world.
In the realm of politics and governance, Shakeen al-Mamluki served as a prominent military commander and governor during the Mamluk Sultanate of Egypt and Syria in the 15th century. He played a pivotal role in the region's political affairs and was known for his strategic military prowess.
Another notable figure bearing the name Shakeen was Shakeen al-Faqih, a renowned Islamic scholar and poet from the 16th century. He was celebrated for his mastery of various Islamic sciences, as well as his poetic compositions that showcased his literary talents.
While the name Shakeen has its roots in the Arabic language and culture, it has transcended geographical boundaries and gained recognition in various parts of the world over the centuries, carried by individuals who have left their mark on diverse fields, including religion, literature, philosophy, and governance.
People
Shakeen + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Shakeen as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Shakeen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Shakeen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shakeen going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Shakeen a common name?
We classify Shakeen as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Shakeen most popular?
The single biggest year for Shakeen was 1994, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shakeen is about 30 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Shakeen in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Shakeen a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Shakeen in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Shakeen still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Shakeen in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Shakeen can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Shakeen?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Shakeen on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.