How Many People Are Named Assetou?

Complete statistics for the name Assetou: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Assetou
Very Rare
Arabic

Assetou means 'supplanter' in Arabic and is incredibly rare, with only 1 in 12,313,663 Americans having this name. There are 27 people named Assetou living in the US today, all under 30, making it a truly modern name.

~27
Living in US
1 in 12,313,663
Americans
2017
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Supplanter
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Determined Strong Confident
1
Life Path Number

It's believed that life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

71,041
Worldwide Bearers
#13,687
Global Rank
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
31,277
🇲🇱 Mali
21,097
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
15,302
🇬🇳 Guinea
2,240
🇸🇳 Senegal
354
🇧🇯 Benin
333
🇫🇷 France
230
🇨🇬 Congo
81
🇺🇸 United States
53
🇳🇪 Niger
15

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
27 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 12
27
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 27 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2017

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
31
Classic Feel
7
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Assetou Through the Generations

Assetou, a name that's been around since 2017 when it peaked with 10 births, has seen a stable trend over the years. With all 27 living bearers under 30, it's clear that Assetou is a name embraced by younger generations. The average age of those named Assetou is just 12, indicating its recent rise in popularity among parents seeking unique names for their children.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 5

✨ Similar Names to Assetou

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Assetou's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Assetou

How Many People Have the Name Assetou?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 27 people in the United States currently share the name Assetou. That works out to roughly 1 in every 12,313,663 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Assetou a Common or Rare Name?

Assetou is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Assetou Mean?

Assetou means "supplanter" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Assetou in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Assetou Most Popular?

The name Assetou reached peak popularity in 2017, with 10 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Assetou?

Approximately 27 people named Assetou live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 27. That works out to roughly 1 in 12,313,663 Americans.

Is Assetou a rare name?

Assetou is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 12,313,663 Americans has this name.

What does the name Assetou mean?

Assetou means "supplanter" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Assetou more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Assetou are male and 100% are female.

When was Assetou most popular?

Assetou peaked in 2017 with 10 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US27
All-Time Births27
1 in X1 in 12,313,663
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age12
Peak Year2017
World Rank#13,687
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.