Boy nameCurrently #4,526 in the USSteady
Sekou
2 syllablesPeak year: 20115 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Sekou'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.
Sekou's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Sekou |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 7 |
| 1971 | 21 |
| 1972 | 35 |
| 1973 | 18 |
| 1974 | 20 |
| 1975 | 22 |
| 1976 | 17 |
| 1977 | 24 |
| 1978 | 13 |
| 1979 | 12 |
| 1980 | 14 |
| 1981 | 9 |
| 1982 | 15 |
| 1983 | 13 |
| 1984 | 11 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1990 | 10 |
| 1991 | 13 |
| 1992 | 9 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 22 |
| 1995 | 18 |
| 1996 | 18 |
| 1997 | 18 |
| 1998 | 21 |
| 1999 | 26 |
| 2000 | 23 |
| 2001 | 23 |
| 2002 | 27 |
| 2003 | 29 |
| 2004 | 17 |
| 2005 | 32 |
| 2006 | 28 |
| 2007 | 34 |
| 2008 | 25 |
| 2009 | 21 |
| 2010 | 21 |
| 2011 | 38 |
| 2012 | 33 |
| 2013 | 29 |
| 2014 | 24 |
| 2015 | 19 |
| 2016 | 24 |
| 2017 | 30 |
| 2018 | 28 |
| 2019 | 28 |
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2021 | 23 |
| 2022 | 24 |
| 2023 | 23 |
| 2024 | 23 |
Sekou through the decades
- Sekou peaked in 2011, when 38 babies were named Sekou in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Sekou has fallen 16% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Sekou currently ranks #4,526 in the US and is holding steady.