Sekou
Every Sekou since 1970 — 1,118 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sekou
Sekou is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,368 in 2025 with 35 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 1,118 American babies have been named Sekou. Its peak came in 2011, when 38 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 Sekou stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sekou year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 35 | #3,368 |
| 2024 | 23 | #4,544 |
| 2023 | 23 | #4,592 |
| 2022 | 24 | #4,416 |
| 2021 | 23 | #4,470 |
| 2020 | 17 | #5,421 |
| 2019 | 28 | #3,884 |
| 2018 | 28 | #3,871 |
| 2017 | 30 | #3,660 |
| 2016 | 24 | #4,299 |
| 2015 | 19 | #5,026 |
| 2014 | 24 | #4,241 |
| 2013 | 29 | #3,646 |
| 2012 | 33 | #3,351 |
| 2011 | 38 | #3,034 |
| 2010 | 21 | #4,649 |
| 2009 | 21 | #4,716 |
| 2008 | 25 | #4,121 |
| 2007 | 34 | #3,295 |
| 2006 | 28 | #3,673 |
| 2005 | 32 | #3,226 |
| 2004 | 17 | #4,964 |
| 2003 | 29 | #3,260 |
| 2002 | 27 | #3,331 |
| 2001 | 23 | #3,703 |
| 2000 | 23 | #3,619 |
| 1995 | 18 | #3,669 |
| 1990 | 10 | #5,314 |
| 1985 | 6 | #6,397 |
| 1980 | 14 | #3,223 |
| 1975 | 22 | #2,122 |
| 1970 | 7 | #4,167 |
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Famous people named Sekou
- Sekou Cissé Soccer player · b. 1985
- Sekou Oliseh Soccer player · b. 1990
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sekou in 2025?
Sekou ranked #3,368 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 35 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sekou?
1,118 babies have been named Sekou in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sekou most popular?
Sekou peaked in 2011, when 38 newborns received the name.
Is Sekou a boy or girl name?
Sekou is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sekou rising or falling?
Sekou is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Sekou?
Well-known people named Sekou include Sekou Cissé (soccer player), Sekou Oliseh (soccer player).