Fatma
Every Fatma since 1978 — 835 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Fatma
Fatma is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,050 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1978, 835 American babies have been named Fatma. Its peak came in 2014, when 35 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Fatma stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Fatma year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #9,050 |
| 2024 | 10 | #9,787 |
| 2023 | 10 | #9,840 |
| 2022 | 17 | #6,814 |
| 2021 | 13 | #8,178 |
| 2020 | 15 | #7,329 |
| 2019 | 15 | #7,478 |
| 2018 | 19 | #6,340 |
| 2017 | 18 | #6,628 |
| 2016 | 31 | #4,565 |
| 2015 | 23 | #5,718 |
| 2014 | 35 | #4,207 |
| 2013 | 26 | #5,191 |
| 2012 | 28 | #5,011 |
| 2011 | 26 | #5,263 |
| 2010 | 34 | #4,332 |
| 2009 | 25 | #5,598 |
| 2008 | 29 | #5,060 |
| 2007 | 22 | #6,175 |
| 2006 | 21 | #6,205 |
| 2005 | 29 | #4,622 |
| 2004 | 25 | #5,110 |
| 2003 | 18 | #6,396 |
| 2002 | 23 | #5,139 |
| 2001 | 34 | #3,811 |
| 2000 | 33 | #3,825 |
| 1995 | 11 | #7,688 |
| 1990 | 9 | #8,710 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 6 | #9,444 |
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Famous people named Fatma
- Fatma Sultan Nobleman · 1500–1573
- Fatma Sultan Politician · 1605–1667
- Fatma Aliye Topuz Writer · 1862–1936
- Fatma Girik Actor · b. 1942
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Fatma in 2025?
Fatma ranked #9,050 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Fatma?
835 babies have been named Fatma in the United States since 1978, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Fatma most popular?
Fatma peaked in 2014, when 35 newborns received the name.
Is Fatma a boy or girl name?
Fatma is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Fatma rising or falling?
Fatma is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Fatma?
Well-known people named Fatma include Fatma Sultan (nobleman), Fatma Sultan (politician), Fatma Aliye Topuz (writer).