Girl nameCurrently #2,975 in the USSteady
Fatou
2 syllablesPeak year: 20245 lettersStarts with F
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Fatou's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Fatou's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Fatou |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 9 |
| 1993 | 14 |
| 1994 | 12 |
| 1995 | 22 |
| 1996 | 21 |
| 1997 | 27 |
| 1998 | 25 |
| 1999 | 39 |
| 2000 | 45 |
| 2001 | 39 |
| 2002 | 48 |
| 2003 | 53 |
| 2004 | 34 |
| 2005 | 36 |
| 2006 | 49 |
| 2007 | 44 |
| 2008 | 47 |
| 2009 | 34 |
| 2010 | 49 |
| 2011 | 36 |
| 2012 | 30 |
| 2013 | 21 |
| 2014 | 25 |
| 2015 | 39 |
| 2016 | 46 |
| 2017 | 44 |
| 2018 | 38 |
| 2019 | 30 |
| 2020 | 38 |
| 2021 | 29 |
| 2022 | 39 |
| 2023 | 45 |
| 2024 | 55 |
Fatou through the decades
- Fatou peaked in 2024, when 55 babies were named Fatou in the US.
- The 2000s were Fatou's strongest decade, averaging 43 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Fatou has risen 9% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Fatou currently ranks #2,975 in the US and is holding steady.