Fatoumata
Every Fatoumata since 1991 — 2,537 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Fatoumata
Fatoumata is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,007 in 2025 with 95 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1991, 2,537 American babies have been named Fatoumata. Its peak came in 2024, when 121 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 Fatoumata stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Fatoumata year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 95 | #2,007 |
| 2024 | 121 | #1,688 |
| 2023 | 105 | #1,894 |
| 2022 | 96 | #2,027 |
| 2021 | 81 | #2,274 |
| 2020 | 83 | #2,178 |
| 2019 | 77 | #2,339 |
| 2018 | 79 | #2,312 |
| 2017 | 72 | #2,491 |
| 2016 | 94 | #2,087 |
| 2015 | 73 | #2,482 |
| 2014 | 86 | #2,203 |
| 2013 | 82 | #2,270 |
| 2012 | 77 | #2,407 |
| 2011 | 104 | #1,917 |
| 2010 | 70 | #2,593 |
| 2009 | 83 | #2,346 |
| 2008 | 88 | #2,237 |
| 2007 | 82 | #2,336 |
| 2006 | 95 | #2,075 |
| 2005 | 74 | #2,387 |
| 2004 | 84 | #2,138 |
| 2003 | 83 | #2,109 |
| 2002 | 89 | #1,972 |
| 2001 | 76 | #2,156 |
| 2000 | 72 | #2,194 |
| 1995 | 38 | #3,041 |
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Famous people named Fatoumata
- Fatoumata Diawara Singer · b. 1982
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Fatoumata in 2025?
Fatoumata ranked #2,007 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 95 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Fatoumata?
2,537 babies have been named Fatoumata in the United States since 1991, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Fatoumata most popular?
Fatoumata peaked in 2024, when 121 newborns received the name.
Is Fatoumata a boy or girl name?
Fatoumata is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Fatoumata rising or falling?
Fatoumata is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Fatoumata?
Well-known people named Fatoumata include Fatoumata Diawara (singer).