How Many People Are Named Modou?

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

Modou
Very Rare
Wolof

Modou means 'firstborn' in Wolof, making it a unique choice. Only 69 people named Modou live in the US today, which is just 1 in 4,766,428 Americans. The majority of Modous are under 30, showing its status as a genuinely modern name.

~69
Living in US
1 in 4,766,428
Americans
2004
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Firstborn
🌐
Origin
Wolof
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Leadership Strength Determination
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 symbolizes freedom, adventure, and versatility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

228,733
Worldwide Bearers
#4,586
Global Rank
🇸🇳 Senegal
166,200
🇬🇲 Gambia
44,751
🇨🇲 Cameroon
8,350
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
5,046
🇪🇸 Spain
965
🇹🇩 Chad
927
🇳🇪 Niger
774
🇲🇦 Morocco
355
🇺🇸 United States
307
🇧🇷 Brazil
274

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
69 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 15
70
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 70 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: 2004

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
49
Classic Feel
17
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

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

📜 Modou Through the Generations

Modou, a name that carries the essence of leadership and primacy, has seen a steady presence in the United States since 2004 when it peaked with 8 births. Today, the name's bearers are predominantly young, with 70 individuals under 30 years old. This trend suggests that Modou is a name embraced by newer generations, reflecting its modern appeal and cultural significance.

✨ Similar Names to Modou

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Modou's Wolof roots

📄 About the Name Modou

How Many People Have the Name Modou?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 69 people in the United States currently share the name Modou. That works out to roughly 1 in every 4,766,428 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Modou a Common or Rare Name?

Modou 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 Modou Mean?

Modou means "firstborn" and comes from Wolof origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Modou Most Popular?

The name Modou reached peak popularity in 2004, with 8 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

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 Modou?

Approximately 69 people named Modou live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 70. That works out to roughly 1 in 4,766,428 Americans.

Is Modou a rare name?

Modou is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 4,766,428 Americans has this name.

What does the name Modou mean?

Modou means "firstborn" and comes from Wolof origins.

Is Modou more male or female?

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

When was Modou most popular?

Modou peaked in 2004 with 8 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

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 US69
All-Time Births70
1 in X1 in 4,766,428
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age15
Peak Year2004
World Rank#4,586
Male %100%
Female %0%

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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.