Total births
2,537
Girls' name · since 1991
Fatoumata
Since 1991, U.S. Social Security records show 2,537 babies named Fatoumata, peaking in 2024. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1693
- among girls today
- 2,537
- born since 1991
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 90%
- more common than other girls
2,537 babies have been named Fatoumata since 1991, making it today's #1693 girls' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Fatoumata has been recorded 2,537 times among girls since 1991, currently ranked #1693 nationally and more common than 90% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1991 to 2025.
- #1693 among girls today
- 2,537 born since 1991
- 2000s peak decade
- 90% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Fatoumata is currently the #1693 girls' name in America, more common than 90% of girls - 2,537 born since 1991, peaking in the 2000s.
- #1693
- among girls today
- 2,537
- born since 1991
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 90%
- more common than other girls
Fatoumata vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#1693
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 90% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Fatoumata was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
121 babies were named Fatoumata in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Fatoumata compares
2,537 Top 19% higher than 81% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Fatoumata's all-time total is 7x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Fatoumata | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,537 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 121 | 48 | 19,840 |
Fatoumata's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Fatoumata's full recorded timeline at 2008, 62% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 38% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1991, with just 10 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2024 peak of 121 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Fatoumata at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#1,693
Active since
1991
Fatoumata popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1991–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 121
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Fatoumata by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Fatoumata's strongest decade.
826 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Fatoumata births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 316
1990s
316 births
- 2000s
2000s
826 births
- 2010s
2010s
814 births
- 2020s
2020s
581 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 826 births (33% of all-time use).
How Fatoumata compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Fatoumata's total volume
Fatoumata vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Fatoumata by state
Where Fatoumata concentrates geographically, total births since 1991
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 1,380 | 54.4% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 120 | 4.7% |
| #3 | Pennsylvania | | 105 | 4.1% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 67 | 2.6% |
| #5 | Maryland | | 59 | 2.3% |
| #6 | Washington | | 20 | 0.8% |
| #7 | Indiana | | 11 | 0.4% |
| #8 | Texas | | 11 | 0.4% |
New York share of Fatoumata's total US births 54.4%
Even split
1,380 of 2,537 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 12 reporting states.
Fatoumata appears in 12 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Fatoumata? ▼
Fatoumata has been given to 2,537 babies in the U.S. since 1991, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #1693 as of the latest data. 121 babies were born in 2024, its single highest year.
When was Fatoumata most popular? ▼
Fatoumata was most popular in the 2000s decade with 826 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Fatoumata most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Fatoumata are New York (1,380 births), Georgia (120 births), Pennsylvania (105 births).
How long has the name Fatoumata been used? ▼
Fatoumata has been recorded in Social Security data since 1991, spanning 35 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Fatoumata? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Fatima, Fatimah, Fatou, Fatema, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Fatoumata's data
- Fatoumata's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (826 total births) through the 2020s (581) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Fatoumatas (1,380 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Fatoumata
Nearby Names Like Fatoumata
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Fatoumata
Fatima Girl
#316 38,945 births
Fatimah Girl
#2312 3,700 births
Fatou Girl
#3000 1,223 births
Fatema Girl
#6237 903 births
Fatma Girl
#9748 835 births
Compare Fatoumata side by side: Fatoumata vs Fatima Fatoumata vs Fatimah Fatoumata vs Fatou
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Fatoumata
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3,005 births · Peak 2016
Paityn #1694
6,309 births · Peak 2010
Halima #1691
2,310 births · Peak 2024
Mileena #1695
2,098 births · Peak 2021
Cambria #1690
6,206 births · Peak 2012
Ziya #1696
1,828 births · Peak 2022
Yehudis #1689
2,397 births · Peak 2025
Alahia #1697
538 births · Peak 2024
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1991–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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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 Fatoumata 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 July 2026.