Sekou
Boy name · #3333 in 2025 · Uniqueness 47/100
In 2025, 35 baby boys were named Sekou, placing it at #3333 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #4890, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 51,429 boys born in 2025 was named Sekou.
The 55-year story
Sekou first appears in the Social Security records in 1970, when 7 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2011, when 38 boys were named Sekou — good for #3000 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Sekou per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Sekou in class?
Sekou scores 47 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "distinctive" band. That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Sekou is most common
Geography matters for names, and Sekou is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Sekous were NY (7), MN (6), PA (6). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Sekou
Statistically, parents drawn to Sekou tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Saeed, Amadou, Saulo, Sione, and Sully.
SaeedAmadouSauloSioneSullyEsauSalahKarlo
Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Sekou | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 35 | #3314 |
| 2024 | 23 | #4433 |
| 2023 | 23 | #4456 |
| 2022 | 24 | #4303 |
| 2021 | 23 | #4362 |
| 2020 | 17 | #5235 |
| 2019 | 28 | #3794 |
| 2018 | 28 | #3793 |
| 2017 | 30 | #3586 |
| 2016 | 24 | #4199 |
| 2015 | 19 | #4890 |
| 2014 | 24 | #4138 |
| 2013 | 29 | #3582 |
| 2012 | 33 | #3297 |
| 2011 | 38 | #3000 |
| 2010 | 21 | #4517 |
| 2009 | 21 | #4582 |
| 2008 | 25 | #4044 |
| 2007 | 34 | #3250 |
| 2006 | 28 | #3602 |
| 2005 | 32 | #3172 |
| 2004 | 17 | #4793 |
| 2003 | 29 | #3186 |
| 2002 | 27 | #3259 |
| 2001 | 23 | #3617 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Sekou a popular boy name?
Sekou ranked #3333 among boys in 2025 with 35 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #4890.
When was the name Sekou most popular?
Sekou peaked in 2011, when 38 American boys received the name (ranked #3000 that year). Since 2011 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Sekou?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 51,429 newborn American boys was named Sekou. It scores 47/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "distinctive".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.