Sekou
3 countries#696 in France, 2022Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Sekou was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
1,697 births recorded 1966–2022 · currently #696 · peaked in 2021 with 72 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
1,118 births recorded 1970–2025 · currently #3314 · peaked in 2011 with 38 births
Most common in: New York, Pennsylvania, California, Minnesota, Georgia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
49 births recorded 2006–2021 · currently #3990 · peaked in 2006 with 6 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
49 births recorded 2006–2021 · peaked in 2006 with 6 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
France rank history
Sekou’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #902 | — |
| 2004 | #782 | ↑120 |
| 2005 | #579 | ↑203 |
| 2006 | #805 | ↓226 |
| 2007 | #809 | ↓4 |
| 2008 | #798 | ↑11 |
| 2009 | #792 | ↑6 |
| 2010 | #876 | ↓84 |
| 2011 | #1023 | ↓147 |
| 2012 | #1000 | ↑23 |
| 2013 | #899 | ↑101 |
| 2014 | #1047 | ↓148 |
| 2015 | #1074 | ↓27 |
| 2016 | #885 | ↑189 |
| 2017 | #812 | ↑73 |
| 2018 | #970 | ↓158 |
| 2019 | #710 | ↑260 |
| 2020 | #798 | ↓88 |
| 2021 | #650 | ↑148 |
| 2022 | #696 | ↓46 |
Frequently asked questions about Sekou
Is Sekou a popular name?
Yes — Sekou currently ranks #696 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Sekou more common for boys or girls?
Sekou is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Sekou most popular?
Sekou peaked in 2021 in France, with 72 recorded births that year.
Is Sekou rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Sekou’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1118 in 1966 to #696 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Sekou?
At least 2,864 babies have been recorded with the name Sekou across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Sekou popular in more than one country?
Yes — Sekou appears in official birth records in 3 countries: France, United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Sekou?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Sekou include Samael, Shraga, Stockton.
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