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Sekou
OriginFula, African
Meaning"sheikh"
GenderBoy
About Sekou
The name Sekou peaked for boys at #1448 in 1972. The name is most popular in Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and Pennsylvania.
2 syllables.
As of September 2026, Sekou ranked #3368 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1448 in 1972.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #4,241 | 24 | 12.5 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | #4,297 | 24 | 12.6 |
| 2017 | #3,660 | 30 | 16.2 |
| 2018 | #3,871 | 28 | 15.4 |
| 2019 | #3,884 | 28 | 15.6 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | #4,470 | 23 | 13.1 |
| 2022 | #4,412 | 24 | 13.7 |
| 2023 | #4,588 | 23 | 13.4 |
| 2024 | #4,526 | 23 | 13.3 |
| 2025 | #3,368 | 35 | 20.5 |
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