Total births
246
Girls' name · since 1998
Faduma
Since 1998, U.S. Social Security records show 246 babies named Faduma, peaking in 2016. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 246
- total births
- 1998–2021
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
246 girls have been named Faduma since 1998, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Faduma recorded 246 times among girls since 1998, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1998 to 2021.
- 246 total births
- 1998–2021 years on record
- 2010s peak decade
- 46% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
246 girls have been named Faduma since 1998, peaking in the 2010s, last recorded in 2021.
- 246
- total births
- 1998–2021
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
2010s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Faduma was born in this single decade.
2016
Single peak year
17 babies were named Faduma in 2016 - its busiest year on record.
Faduma's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Faduma's SSA record in two at 2010 and the more recent half accounts for 50% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 50%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2001, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2016 peak of 17, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Faduma at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
2016
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1998
Faduma popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1998–2021
- Peak year (2016)
- 17
- Annual births at peak, across 24 years of records
Faduma by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Faduma's strongest decade.
113 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Faduma births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 22
1990s
22 births
- 2000s
2000s
101 births
- 2010s
2010s
113 births
- 2020s 10
2020s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 113 births (46% of all-time use).
Faduma by state
Where Faduma concentrates geographically, total births since 1998
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Minnesota | | 40 | 16.3% |
Minnesota share of Faduma's total US births 16.3%
40 of 246 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Faduma? ▼
Faduma has been given to 246 babies in the U.S. since 1998, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2021. 17 babies were born in 2016, its single highest year.
When was Faduma most popular? ▼
Faduma was most popular in the 2010s decade with 113 total births. The single peak year was 2016.
Where is Faduma most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Faduma are Minnesota (40 births).
How long has the name Faduma been used? ▼
Faduma has been recorded in Social Security data since 1998, spanning 24 years of data through 2021.
What names are similar to Faduma? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Fadumo, Fadia, Fadra, Fadima, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Faduma's data
- Faduma's decade-level peak was the 2010s (113 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Minnesota records the most Fadumas (40 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Minnesota names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Faduma
Nearby Names Like Faduma
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Faduma
Fadumo Girl
295 births
Fadia Girl
76 births
Fadra Girl
26 births
Fadima Girl
24 births
Fadila Girl
18 births
Compare Faduma side by side: Faduma vs Fadumo Faduma vs Fadia Faduma vs Fadra
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1998–2021 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Faduma: Baby Name Since 1998 - 246 Births, Peak 2016." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/faduma. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Faduma draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.