Fatuma
Every Fatuma since 1991 — 598 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Fatuma
Fatuma is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,785 in 2025 with 21 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1991, 598 American babies have been named Fatuma. Its peak came in 2013, when 36 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 Fatuma stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Fatuma year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | #5,785 |
| 2024 | 26 | #5,059 |
| 2023 | 24 | #5,291 |
| 2022 | 26 | #5,070 |
| 2021 | 27 | #4,884 |
| 2020 | 15 | #7,330 |
| 2019 | 28 | #4,811 |
| 2018 | 19 | #6,341 |
| 2017 | 18 | #6,629 |
| 2016 | 34 | #4,284 |
| 2015 | 25 | #5,347 |
| 2014 | 19 | #6,534 |
| 2013 | 36 | #4,101 |
| 2012 | 24 | #5,600 |
| 2011 | 32 | #4,491 |
| 2010 | 31 | #4,648 |
| 2009 | 28 | #5,132 |
| 2008 | 30 | #4,935 |
| 2007 | 26 | #5,424 |
| 2006 | 24 | #5,600 |
| 2005 | 16 | #7,246 |
| 2004 | 12 | #8,882 |
| 2003 | 5 | #16,582 |
| 2002 | 10 | #9,740 |
| 2001 | 7 | #12,482 |
| 2000 | 11 | #8,763 |
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Famous people named Fatuma
- Fatuma Roba Athlete · b. 1973
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Fatuma in 2025?
Fatuma ranked #5,785 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 21 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Fatuma?
598 babies have been named Fatuma in the United States since 1991, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Fatuma most popular?
Fatuma peaked in 2013, when 36 newborns received the name.
Is Fatuma a boy or girl name?
Fatuma is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Fatuma rising or falling?
Fatuma has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Fatuma?
Well-known people named Fatuma include Fatuma Roba (athlete).