Isatou
Every Isatou since 1991 — 335 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Isatou
Isatou is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #10,424 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1991, 335 American babies have been named Isatou. Its peak came in 2003, when 22 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Isatou stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Isatou year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #10,424 |
| 2024 | 5 | #16,238 |
| 2023 | 8 | #11,588 |
| 2022 | 5 | #16,266 |
| 2021 | 14 | #7,788 |
| 2020 | 5 | #16,062 |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 5 | #16,622 |
| 2017 | 11 | #9,571 |
| 2016 | 6 | #15,062 |
| 2015 | 9 | #11,269 |
| 2014 | 8 | #12,364 |
| 2013 | 16 | #7,532 |
| 2012 | 13 | #8,829 |
| 2011 | 9 | #11,552 |
| 2010 | 14 | #8,430 |
| 2009 | 15 | #8,201 |
| 2008 | 10 | #11,106 |
| 2007 | 16 | #7,872 |
| 2006 | 15 | #8,016 |
| 2005 | 9 | #11,249 |
| 2004 | 13 | #8,433 |
| 2003 | 22 | #5,487 |
| 2002 | 15 | #7,197 |
| 2001 | 14 | #7,465 |
| 2000 | 7 | #12,287 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Isatou in 2025?
Isatou ranked #10,424 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Isatou?
335 babies have been named Isatou in the United States since 1991, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Isatou most popular?
Isatou peaked in 2003, when 22 newborns received the name.
Is Isatou a boy or girl name?
Isatou is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Isatou rising or falling?
Isatou is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.