Fatou
3 countries#445 in France, 2022Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Fatou was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
2,804 births recorded 1958–2022 · currently #445 · peaked in 2022 with 128 births
Most common in: Paris, Seine-Saint-Denis, Val-de-Marne, Hauts-de-Seine, Val-d'Oise
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
1,223 births recorded 1991–2025 · currently #2957 · peaked in 2025 with 56 births
Most common in: New York, Georgia, Maryland, Ohio, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
233 births recorded 1996–2020 · peaked in 2013 with 17 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
233 births recorded 1996–2020 · peaked in 2013 with 17 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
France rank history
Fatou’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #647 | — |
| 2004 | #629 | ↑18 |
| 2005 | #607 | ↑22 |
| 2006 | #742 | ↓135 |
| 2007 | #717 | ↑25 |
| 2008 | #707 | ↑10 |
| 2009 | #584 | ↑123 |
| 2010 | #753 | ↓169 |
| 2011 | #729 | ↑24 |
| 2012 | #659 | ↑70 |
| 2013 | #791 | ↓132 |
| 2014 | #678 | ↑113 |
| 2015 | #716 | ↓38 |
| 2016 | #672 | ↑44 |
| 2017 | #623 | ↑49 |
| 2018 | #457 | ↑166 |
| 2019 | #497 | ↓40 |
| 2020 | #477 | ↑20 |
| 2021 | #548 | ↓71 |
| 2022 | #445 | ↑103 |
Frequently asked questions about Fatou
Is Fatou a popular name?
Yes — Fatou currently ranks #445 among girls’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Fatou more common for boys or girls?
Fatou is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official France birth data.
When was Fatou most popular?
Fatou peaked in 2022 in France, with 128 recorded births that year.
Is Fatou rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Fatou’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1324 in 1958 to #445 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Fatou?
At least 4,260 babies have been recorded with the name Fatou across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Fatou popular in more than one country?
Yes — Fatou appears in official birth records in 3 countries: France, United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Fatou?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Fatou include Elli, Elyza, Francisca, Gwenyth.
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