boy's name
Sekou
say-KOO
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 3,479
France
#464
2025 births
Sekou is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 35 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in France in 2025, when 130 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 5,895 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1966.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Sekou Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1960s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 45 |
| 1980s | 235 |
| 1990s | 305 |
| 2000s | 450 |
| 2010s | 610 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 605 |
How Popular Is Sekou?
In 2025, Sekou was given to 100 babies in France, ranking #464 that year. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Sekou 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.
How Sekou Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Sékou | Sékou is Sekou written with an acute accent, used in France, where it ranks #1,096. | 290 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Sekou
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Sekou Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Sekou over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Sekou
- Pronunciation say-KOO
Sibling Names for Sekou
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Sekou — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Sekou
How popular is the name Sekou?
In 2025, Sekou was given to 100 babies in France, ranking #464 that year. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Sekou a girl's or a boy's name?
Sekou is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Sekou?
Sekou has 2 syllables.
When was Sekou most popular?
Sekou peaked in 2025, when 130 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Sekou a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Sekou currently ranks #464 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.