boy's name
Hamadou
ah-mah-DOO (French)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 75
Hamadou is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1976, when 5 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1976.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Hamadou Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 15 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 15 |
| 2010s | 15 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 15 |
How Popular Is Hamadou?
In 2024, Hamadou was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Where Hamadou 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 Hamadou
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Hamadou Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Hamadou over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Hamadou
- French ah-mah-DOO
Sibling Names for Hamadou
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Hamadou — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Hamadou
Is Hamadou a girl's or a boy's name?
Hamadou is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Hamadou?
Hamadou has 3 syllables.
When was Hamadou most popular?
Hamadou peaked in 1976, when 5 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.