Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Fatima.
National Rank (2025)
#330
All-Time Peak Rank
#227 (2001)
Total U.S. Births
38,945
Unisex Distribution0.1% Boy / 99.9% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Fatima Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Fatima
According to SSA data, Fatima achieved its highest historical rank of #227 in 2001. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2006 with 1,515 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 10.7%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 91 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Fatima scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-10.7% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,515Births in 2006
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
91Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:6
1920s:22
1930s:62
1940s:125
1950s:281
1960s:565
1970s:1,484
1980s:2,433
1990s:4,434
2000s:13,601
2010s:10,495
2020s:5,437
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesFa-ti-ma
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with F, a letter used by only 1.3% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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