Bintou
3 countries#441 in France, 2022Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Bintou was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
2,814 births recorded 1969–2022 · currently #441 · peaked in 2022 with 130 births
Most common in: Paris, Seine-Saint-Denis, Val-de-Marne, Val-d'Oise, Hauts-de-Seine
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
597 births recorded 1994–2025 · currently #6116 · peaked in 2024 with 35 births
Most common in: New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
74 births recorded 2005–2021 · currently #3961 · peaked in 2007 with 7 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
74 births recorded 2005–2021 · peaked in 2007 with 7 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
France rank history
Bintou’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #720 | — |
| 2004 | #706 | ↑14 |
| 2005 | #557 | ↑149 |
| 2006 | #638 | ↓81 |
| 2007 | #668 | ↓30 |
| 2008 | #707 | ↓39 |
| 2009 | #697 | ↑10 |
| 2010 | #711 | ↓14 |
| 2011 | #690 | ↑21 |
| 2012 | #811 | ↓121 |
| 2013 | #653 | ↑158 |
| 2014 | #715 | ↓62 |
| 2015 | #676 | ↑39 |
| 2016 | #600 | ↑76 |
| 2017 | #569 | ↑31 |
| 2018 | #580 | ↓11 |
| 2019 | #533 | ↑47 |
| 2020 | #529 | ↑4 |
| 2021 | #510 | ↑19 |
| 2022 | #441 | ↑69 |
Frequently asked questions about Bintou
Is Bintou a popular name?
Yes — Bintou currently ranks #441 among girls’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Bintou more common for boys or girls?
Bintou is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official France birth data.
When was Bintou most popular?
Bintou peaked in 2022 in France, with 130 recorded births that year.
Is Bintou rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Bintou’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1443 in 1969 to #441 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Bintou?
At least 3,485 babies have been recorded with the name Bintou across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Bintou popular in more than one country?
Yes — Bintou appears in official birth records in 3 countries: France, United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Bintou?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Bintou include Beauty, Berlyn, Bodie.
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