Sekou

Boy name

Sekou has been given to 1,118 babies in the U.S. since 1970. It peaked in 2011. In 2025, about 1 in 48,802 boys was named Sekou.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,118

Peak year

2011 (38 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1970

10-year trend

▲ +84%

Gender split

All boys

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Sekou.

Kailanunisex

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Abrarunisex

1,119 babies since 1987

Jaykobboy

1,119 babies since 1990

Koltynboy

1,119 babies since 1994

Avinboy

1,121 babies since 1959

Ableboy

1,115 babies since 1912

Breydenboy

1,115 babies since 1990

Harmanboy

1,112 babies since 1880

Sekou vs Kailan ⚖Sekou vs Abrar ⚖Sekou vs Jaykob ⚖Sekou vs Koltyn ⚖

Sibling name ideas for Sekou

Same era and popularity as Sekou, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.

Sisters

Coralyn Acadia Mellanie Betsabe

Brothers

Joshue Kailan Abrar Jaykob

FAQ

How popular is the name Sekou?

Sekou has been given to 1,118 babies in the U.S. since 1970. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Sekou peak?

Sekou peaked in 2011, when 38 babies were given the name.

Is Sekou a girl or boy name?

Sekou is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Sekou are boys).

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