Sekou
Boy name · #3333 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Sekou? In official American birth records, Sekou has been tracked continuously since 1970, giving it 55 years of documented American history.
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. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Sekou against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Sekou in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Sekou is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Sekou will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Sekou is most common
State-level data for Sekou is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
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.
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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
How old is the name Sekou?
In official American birth records, the name Sekou first appeared in 1970 (over 55 years ago), when 7 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 55 years.
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. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.