How Many People Are Named Salimatou?

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

Salimatou
Very Rare
Arabic

Salimatou means 'blessed' in Arabic, making it a name rich with hope. Only 112 people named Salimatou live in the US today, which means just 1 in 2,943,816 Americans share this rare name. The majority of Salimatous are under 30, showing it's a truly modern choice.

~112
Living in US
1 in 2,943,816
Americans
2010
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Blessed
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Hopeful Blessed Positive
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

50,379
Worldwide Bearers
#18,392
Global Rank
🇬🇳 Guinea
24,890
🇲🇱 Mali
14,967
🇸🇳 Senegal
6,167
🇧🇯 Benin
1,797
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
1,151
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
644
🇳🇪 Niger
389
🇫🇷 France
122
🇪🇸 Spain
53
🇺🇸 United States
52

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
112 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 15
113
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 113 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: 2010

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
58
Classic Feel
15
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

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

📜 Salimatou Through the Generations

Salimatou saw its peak popularity in 2010 with 12 births, but since then, the name has been slowly declining. With only 113 total births recorded in the US, it's clear that Salimatou is a very rare name. As of now, there are 112 people named Salimatou living in the United States, and they're predominantly young, with 113 under 30 years old and none over 60. This age skew indicates that Salimatou is a name embraced by newer generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 15

✨ Similar Names to Salimatou

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Salimatou's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Salimatou

How Many People Have the Name Salimatou?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 112 people in the United States currently share the name Salimatou. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,943,816 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Salimatou a Common or Rare Name?

Salimatou 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 Salimatou Mean?

Salimatou means "blessed" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Salimatou Most Popular?

The name Salimatou reached peak popularity in 2010, with 12 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 Salimatou?

Approximately 112 people named Salimatou live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 113. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,943,816 Americans.

Is Salimatou a rare name?

Salimatou is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,943,816 Americans has this name.

What does the name Salimatou mean?

Salimatou means "blessed" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Salimatou more male or female?

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

When was Salimatou most popular?

Salimatou peaked in 2010 with 12 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 US112
All-Time Births113
1 in X1 in 2,943,816
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age15
Peak Year2010
World Rank#18,392
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.