Fatou Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
West African
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Fatou means 'beyond comparison' or 'the most extraordinary'.
Meaning of the Name Fatou
Fatou is a given name of West African origin, commonly used in countries such as Senegal, Gambia, and Mali. It is derived from the Wolof language and means 'beyond comparison' or 'the most extraordinary'. Fatou is often given to girls who are considered to be unique, exceptional, or special in some way.
Popularity of the Name Fatou
The popularity for the name Fatou peaked in popularity in the year 2003 with 53 births, which ranked number 4,984 out of 28,893 unique names for that year. Fatou had the most female births in 2003 with 53, which ranked number 2,884 out of 18,435 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Fatou has increased sharply over the last ten years from 30 births to 39 births, an increase of 30.00%. Among females, Fatou has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 30 births to 39 births, an increase of 30.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Fatou
- 20 Year Trend of Fatou: -18.75%
- 10 Year Trend of Fatou: 30.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Fatou: 30.00%
Popularity of Fatou by State
Among females, Fatou was most popular in Northeastern states with 10 births in the region. It was most commonly used in NY, with 10 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Fatou. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 1317 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1417 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Fatou
- Total Births of Fatou: 40 (2.66%)
- Female Births of Fatou: 40 (2.66%)
Given the upward trend of Fatou over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 2.66% increase in total births, for a total of 40 births in 2024. For Females, births for Fatou have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 40 female births in 2024, an increase of 2.66%.