Amadou Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Meaning 'praiseworthy' or 'one who is worthy of praise'.
Meaning of the Name Amadou
Amadou is a name of Arabic origin. It is derived from the Arabic word for 'praiseworthy' or 'one who is worthy of praise'. This name is often given to boys and is considered to be a noble and honorable name. In some regions, Amadou is also associated with traits like bravery, strength, and leadership.
Popularity of the Name Amadou
The popularity for the name Amadou peaked in popularity in the year 2008 with 59 births, which ranked number 5,192 out of 32,533 unique names for that year. Amadou had the most male births in 2008 with 59, which ranked number 2,236 out of 14,620 male names. The number of births for the name Amadou has declined slightly over the last ten years from 45 births to 43 births, a decline of -4.44%. Among males, Amadou has declined slightly in popularity over the last ten years from 45 births to 43 births, a decline of -4.44%.
Nationwide Popularity of Amadou
- 20 Year Trend of Amadou: 22.86%
- 10 Year Trend of Amadou: -4.44%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Amadou: -4.44%
Popularity of Amadou by State
For males, Amadou was most popular in Northeastern states with 15 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in NY, with 10 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Amadou. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD | 5 | 798 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 10 | 1126 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 9 | 848 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Amadou
- Total Births of Amadou: 43 (-0.45%)
- Male Births of Amadou: 43 (-0.45%)
Given the downward trend of Amadou over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -0.45% decrease in total births, for a total of 43 births in 2024. Male births for Amadou have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 43 male births in 2024, a decrease of -0.45%.