Fatimah
Every Fatimah since 1959 — 3,700 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Fatimah
Fatimah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,070 in 2025 with 91 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1959, 3,700 American babies have been named Fatimah. Its peak came in 2020, when 129 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 Fatimah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Fatimah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 91 | #2,070 |
| 2024 | 80 | #2,315 |
| 2023 | 102 | #1,937 |
| 2022 | 120 | #1,736 |
| 2021 | 98 | #1,983 |
| 2020 | 129 | #1,618 |
| 2019 | 109 | #1,852 |
| 2018 | 111 | #1,836 |
| 2017 | 115 | #1,806 |
| 2016 | 116 | #1,789 |
| 2015 | 107 | #1,899 |
| 2014 | 105 | #1,912 |
| 2013 | 93 | #2,068 |
| 2012 | 99 | #1,975 |
| 2011 | 86 | #2,199 |
| 2010 | 78 | #2,411 |
| 2009 | 72 | #2,576 |
| 2008 | 86 | #2,280 |
| 2007 | 72 | #2,578 |
| 2006 | 56 | #3,029 |
| 2005 | 54 | #2,977 |
| 2004 | 65 | #2,567 |
| 2003 | 76 | #2,247 |
| 2002 | 58 | #2,652 |
| 2001 | 53 | #2,781 |
| 2000 | 70 | #2,245 |
| 1995 | 48 | #2,598 |
| 1990 | 50 | #2,443 |
| 1985 | 39 | #2,504 |
| 1980 | 58 | #1,870 |
| 1975 | 28 | #2,700 |
| 1970 | 5 | #8,382 |
| 1965 | 9 | #4,600 |
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Famous people named Fatimah
- Fatimah Companion · 604–632
- Fatimah bint Asad Religious figure · 555–625
- Fatimah bint Musa Religious figure · 790–816
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Fatimah in 2025?
Fatimah ranked #2,070 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 91 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Fatimah?
3,700 babies have been named Fatimah in the United States since 1959, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Fatimah most popular?
Fatimah peaked in 2020, when 129 newborns received the name.
Is Fatimah a boy or girl name?
Fatimah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Fatimah rising or falling?
Fatimah has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Fatimah?
Well-known people named Fatimah include Fatimah (companion), Fatimah bint Asad (religious figure), Fatimah bint Musa (religious figure).