girl's name
Fatou
fah-TOO (French)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 4,939
France
#356
2025 births
Fatou is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 56 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in France in 2025, when 155 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 3,803 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1958.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Fatou Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1950s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 10 |
| 1960s | 30 |
| 1970s | 130 |
| 1980s | 330 |
| 1990s | 405 |
| 2000s | 710 |
| 2010s | 855 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 745 |
How Popular Is Fatou?
In 2025, Fatou was given to 155 babies in France, ranking #356 that year. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Fatou Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Fatou
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Fatou Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Fatou over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Fatou
- French fah-TOO
Sibling Names for Fatou
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Fatou — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Fatou
How popular is the name Fatou?
In 2025, Fatou was given to 155 babies in France, ranking #356 that year. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Fatou a girl's or a boy's name?
Fatou is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Fatou?
Fatou has 2 syllables.
When was Fatou most popular?
Fatou peaked in 2025, when 155 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Fatou a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Fatou currently ranks #356 in France. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.