Baby Name Popularity Profile

Fatima

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Fatima.

✦ Captivating, one who abstains 🌍 Arabic spiritual traditional
National Rank (2025) #330
All-Time Peak Rank #227 Achieved 2001
Total U.S. Births 38,945 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 0.0% Boy / 100.0% Girl Female Archetype
First Recorded 1919 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2000s 1,515 births in 2006
💡 The Fatima Vibe: Considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Captivating, one who abstains
Language Origin Arabic
Origin Type single
Derived from the Arabic root f-t-m, meaning 'to abstain' or 'to wean'.
Common Nicknames
Fati Tima
Alternative Spellings
Fatimah
Pronunciation: FAH-tee-mah
Themes & Categories
spiritual traditional
Etymology confidence: High

📖 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)

Registration footprint of Fatima across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Stable
10-Year Shift -10.7% Decline
18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 1,515 births in 2006
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 28 yrs
Registry Streak 91 yrs
Historical Volatility Highly Volatile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
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 Syllables Fa-ti-ma
Letter Count 6 letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Length Percentile Longer than 25.7% of names
Linguistic Profile: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with F, a letter used by only 1.3% of SSA names.

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📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State California
Top States California, Nevada, Texas, Arizona, New York
States with Data 41
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
California #277 9,164 2006 18.4% Decline
Nevada #553 295 2001 Insufficient historical volume
Texas #280 5,155 2007 15.8% Decline
Arizona #597 767 2003 Insufficient historical volume
New York #113 4,226 2025 +31.4% Growth
New Jersey #246 1,318 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #224 2,267 2000 6.2% Decline
Colorado #473 550 2005 Insufficient historical volume
Washington #267 704 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Maryland #442 641 2015 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan #151 1,582 2006 +47.4% Growth
Virginia #250 911 2006 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia #390 972 2006 +7.4% Growth
Florida #535 1,068 2002 +6.2% Growth
Oregon #335 283 2005 Insufficient historical volume
New Mexico #270 153 2009 Insufficient historical volume
District of Columbia #127 123 1999 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota #245 461 2017 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #430 708 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Utah #641 198 2006 Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska Unranked 166 2010 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut #492 215 2016 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts #535 473 2019 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma #646 235 2002 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #405 734 2022 28.2% Decline
Kansas #522 166 2003 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #445 841 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #771 330 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Idaho Unranked 61 2005 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #588 353 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa Unranked 145 2008 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin #538 206 2010 Insufficient historical volume
Delaware Unranked 21 2006 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas #595 103 2005 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina #629 132 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri #673 202 2004 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky #683 142 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana #555 116 2015 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama #749 117 2001 Insufficient historical volume
Rhode Island Unranked 10 1971 Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi Unranked 11 2024 Insufficient historical volume

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