Amadou
Every Amadou since 1992 — 1,217 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Amadou
Amadou is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,037 in 2025 with 40 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1992, 1,217 American babies have been named Amadou. Its peak came in 2008, when 59 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Amadou stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Amadou year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 40 | #3,037 |
| 2024 | 44 | #2,875 |
| 2023 | 39 | #3,121 |
| 2022 | 43 | #2,922 |
| 2021 | 27 | #3,918 |
| 2020 | 36 | #3,139 |
| 2019 | 47 | #2,697 |
| 2018 | 31 | #3,534 |
| 2017 | 41 | #2,893 |
| 2016 | 37 | #3,112 |
| 2015 | 57 | #2,302 |
| 2014 | 41 | #2,849 |
| 2013 | 44 | #2,668 |
| 2012 | 45 | #2,678 |
| 2011 | 43 | #2,753 |
| 2010 | 44 | #2,734 |
| 2009 | 49 | #2,561 |
| 2008 | 59 | #2,237 |
| 2007 | 52 | #2,446 |
| 2006 | 43 | #2,699 |
| 2005 | 38 | #2,804 |
| 2004 | 50 | #2,284 |
| 2003 | 43 | #2,430 |
| 2002 | 35 | #2,688 |
| 2001 | 29 | #3,066 |
| 2000 | 44 | #2,224 |
| 1995 | 8 | #6,438 |
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Famous people named Amadou
- Amadou Toumani Touré Politician · b. 1948
- Amadou Hampâté Bâ Writer · 1900–1991
- Amadou Gon Coulibaly Politician · 1959–2020
- Amadou Dia Ba Athlete · b. 1958
- Amadou Sanogo Politician · b. 1972
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Amadou in 2025?
Amadou ranked #3,037 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 40 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Amadou?
1,217 babies have been named Amadou in the United States since 1992, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Amadou most popular?
Amadou peaked in 2008, when 59 newborns received the name.
Is Amadou a boy or girl name?
Amadou is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Amadou rising or falling?
Amadou has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Amadou?
Well-known people named Amadou include Amadou Toumani Touré (politician), Amadou Hampâté Bâ (writer), Amadou Gon Coulibaly (politician).