Fatou
Every Fatou since 1991 — 1,223 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Fatou
Fatou is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,968 in 2025 with 56 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1991, 1,223 American babies have been named Fatou. Its peak came in 2025, when 56 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Fatou stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Fatou year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 56 | #2,968 |
| 2024 | 55 | #2,986 |
| 2023 | 45 | #3,487 |
| 2022 | 39 | #3,846 |
| 2021 | 29 | #4,657 |
| 2020 | 38 | #3,801 |
| 2019 | 30 | #4,579 |
| 2018 | 38 | #3,875 |
| 2017 | 44 | #3,504 |
| 2016 | 46 | #3,429 |
| 2015 | 39 | #3,871 |
| 2014 | 25 | #5,361 |
| 2013 | 21 | #6,098 |
| 2012 | 30 | #4,755 |
| 2011 | 36 | #4,093 |
| 2010 | 49 | #3,331 |
| 2009 | 34 | #4,401 |
| 2008 | 47 | #3,499 |
| 2007 | 44 | #3,669 |
| 2006 | 49 | #3,331 |
| 2005 | 36 | #3,977 |
| 2004 | 34 | #4,122 |
| 2003 | 53 | #2,902 |
| 2002 | 48 | #3,030 |
| 2001 | 39 | #3,440 |
| 2000 | 45 | #3,087 |
| 1995 | 22 | #4,570 |
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Famous people named Fatou
- Fatou Bensouda Politician · b. 1961
- Fatou Diome Writer · b. 1968
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Fatou in 2025?
Fatou ranked #2,968 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 56 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Fatou?
1,223 babies have been named Fatou in the United States since 1991, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Fatou most popular?
Fatou peaked in 2025, when 56 newborns received the name.
Is Fatou a boy or girl name?
Fatou is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Fatou rising or falling?
Fatou is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Fatou?
Well-known people named Fatou include Fatou Bensouda (politician), Fatou Diome (writer).