Amadou
3 countries#414 in France, 2022Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Amadou was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
3,148 births recorded 1956–2022 · currently #414 · peaked in 2022 with 129 births
Most common in: Paris, Seine-Saint-Denis, Yvelines, Seine-Maritime, Hauts-de-Seine
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
1,217 births recorded 1992–2025 · currently #3036 · peaked in 2008 with 59 births
Most common in: New York, Ohio, Maryland, Georgia, Michigan
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
136 births recorded 1998–2021 · currently #4789 · peaked in 2013 with 12 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
136 births recorded 1998–2021 · peaked in 2013 with 12 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
France rank history
Amadou’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #619 | — |
| 2004 | #641 | ↓22 |
| 2005 | #579 | ↑62 |
| 2006 | #628 | ↓49 |
| 2007 | #591 | ↑37 |
| 2008 | #670 | ↓79 |
| 2009 | #637 | ↑33 |
| 2010 | #601 | ↑36 |
| 2011 | #700 | ↓99 |
| 2012 | #629 | ↑71 |
| 2013 | #594 | ↑35 |
| 2014 | #592 | ↑2 |
| 2015 | #514 | ↑78 |
| 2016 | #540 | ↓26 |
| 2017 | #539 | ↑1 |
| 2018 | #484 | ↑55 |
| 2019 | #456 | ↑28 |
| 2020 | #514 | ↓58 |
| 2021 | #431 | ↑83 |
| 2022 | #414 | ↑17 |
Frequently asked questions about Amadou
Is Amadou a popular name?
Yes — Amadou currently ranks #414 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Amadou more common for boys or girls?
Amadou is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Amadou most popular?
Amadou peaked in 2022 in France, with 129 recorded births that year.
Is Amadou rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Amadou’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1143 in 1956 to #414 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Amadou?
At least 4,501 babies have been recorded with the name Amadou across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Amadou popular in more than one country?
Yes — Amadou appears in official birth records in 3 countries: France, United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Amadou?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Amadou include Zachery, Amon.
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