Total births
598
Girls' name · since 1991
Fatuma
Since 1991, U.S. Social Security records show 598 babies named Fatuma, peaking in 2013. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5087
- among girls today
- 598
- born since 1991
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 71%
- more common than other girls
598 babies have been named Fatuma since 1991, making it today's #5087 girls' name.
Social Security Administration records show Fatuma recorded 598 times among girls since 1991, holding rank #5087 nationally today, ahead of 71% of girls, 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 1991 to 2025.
- #5087 among girls today
- 598 born since 1991
- 2010s peak decade
- 71% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Fatuma is currently the #5087 girls' name in America, more common than 71% of girls - 598 born since 1991, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5087
- among girls today
- 598
- born since 1991
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 71%
- more common than other girls
Fatuma vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#5087
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 71% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Fatuma was born in this single decade.
2013
Single peak year
36 babies were named Fatuma in 2013 - its busiest year on record.
How Fatuma compares
598 Top 41% higher than 59% 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
Fatuma's all-time total is 57% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Fatuma | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 598 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 36 | 48 | 19,840 |
Fatuma's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Fatuma's SSA record in two at 2011 and the more recent half accounts for 63% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 37%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1991, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2013 peak of 36, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Fatuma at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2013
Current rank
#5,087
Active since
1991
Fatuma popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1991–2025
- Peak year (2013)
- 36
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Fatuma by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Fatuma's strongest decade.
266 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Fatuma births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 24
1990s
24 births
- 2000s
2000s
169 births
- 2010s
2010s
266 births
- 2020s
2020s
139 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 266 births (44% of all-time use).
How Fatuma 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 Fatuma's total volume
Fatuma vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Fatuma by state
Where Fatuma concentrates geographically, total births since 1991
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Minnesota | | 21 | 3.5% |
| #2 | Kentucky | | 13 | 2.2% |
| #3 | New York | | 10 | 1.7% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 10 | 1.7% |
| #5 | Texas | | 5 | 0.8% |
Minnesota share of Fatuma's total US births 3.5%
Even split
21 of 598 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Fatuma? ▼
Fatuma has been given to 598 babies in the U.S. since 1991, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #5087 as of the latest data. 36 babies were born in 2013, its single highest year.
When was Fatuma most popular? ▼
Fatuma was most popular in the 2010s decade with 266 total births. The single peak year was 2013.
Where is Fatuma most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Fatuma are Minnesota (21 births), Kentucky (13 births), New York (10 births).
How long has the name Fatuma been used? ▼
Fatuma has been recorded in Social Security data since 1991, spanning 35 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Fatuma? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Fatima, Fatimah, Fatoumata, Fatou, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Fatuma's data
- Fatuma's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (266 total births) through the 2020s (139) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Minnesota records the most Fatumas (21 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 Fatuma
Nearby Names Like Fatuma
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Fatuma
Fatima Girl
#316 38,945 births
Fatimah Girl
#2312 3,700 births
Fatoumata Girl
#1693 2,537 births
Fatou Girl
#3000 1,223 births
Fatema Girl
#6237 903 births
Compare Fatuma side by side: Fatuma vs Fatima Fatuma vs Fatimah Fatuma vs Fatoumata
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Fatuma
Lior #5086
326 births · Peak 2024
Sumaiya #5088
588 births · Peak 2007
Cailynn #5085
1,183 births · Peak 2009
Jailene #5089
3,148 births · Peak 1999
Illyana #5084
706 births · Peak 2012
Jennings #5090
314 births · Peak 2021
Citlalli #5083
2,406 births · Peak 2001
Mayson #5091
1,191 births · Peak 2005
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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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Fatuma: #5087 Girls' Name - 598 Births, Peak 2013." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/fatuma. 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 Fatuma 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.