Mamadou
Every Mamadou since 1990 — 1,924 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mamadou
Mamadou is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,760 in 2025 with 92 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1990, 1,924 American babies have been named Mamadou. Its peak came in 2024, when 106 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 Mamadou stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mamadou year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 92 | #1,760 |
| 2024 | 106 | #1,617 |
| 2023 | 63 | #2,261 |
| 2022 | 56 | #2,484 |
| 2021 | 71 | #2,072 |
| 2020 | 48 | #2,643 |
| 2019 | 61 | #2,280 |
| 2018 | 66 | #2,131 |
| 2017 | 66 | #2,102 |
| 2016 | 75 | #1,951 |
| 2015 | 63 | #2,179 |
| 2014 | 51 | #2,480 |
| 2013 | 54 | #2,352 |
| 2012 | 66 | #2,084 |
| 2011 | 64 | #2,097 |
| 2010 | 64 | #2,109 |
| 2009 | 74 | #1,936 |
| 2008 | 53 | #2,421 |
| 2007 | 80 | #1,824 |
| 2006 | 67 | #2,001 |
| 2005 | 71 | #1,829 |
| 2004 | 61 | #1,984 |
| 2003 | 83 | #1,543 |
| 2002 | 61 | #1,859 |
| 2001 | 61 | #1,833 |
| 2000 | 43 | #2,282 |
| 1995 | 18 | #3,646 |
| 1990 | 7 | #6,892 |
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Famous people named Mamadou
- Mamadou Tandja Politician · b. 1938
- Mamadou Dia Politician · 1910–2009
- Mamadou Niang Soccer player · b. 1979
- Mamadou Bagayoko Soccer player · b. 1989
- Mamadou Bagayoko Soccer player · b. 1979
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mamadou in 2025?
Mamadou ranked #1,760 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 92 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mamadou?
1,924 babies have been named Mamadou in the United States since 1990, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mamadou most popular?
Mamadou peaked in 2024, when 106 newborns received the name.
Is Mamadou a boy or girl name?
Mamadou is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mamadou rising or falling?
Mamadou is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Mamadou?
Well-known people named Mamadou include Mamadou Tandja (politician), Mamadou Dia (politician), Mamadou Niang (soccer player).