Masculine dossier · first seen 1970
Sekou
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
2011
Peak births
38
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen Z
Quick answers about Sekou
How many people are named Sekou?
An estimated 1,085 living Americans are named Sekou.
How rare is Sekou?
Sekou is very rare among babies today, with 35 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 7.9% from its 2011 peak.
How old is the typical Sekou?
The median age of a living American named Sekou is approximately 21 years, with most bearers falling between 11 and 35 years old.
Is Sekou still popular?
Yes. Sekou is holding steady, with 35 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Sekou most common?
Sekou has its strongest geographic signal in New York, where it appears 6.4× more often than the national baseline.
1970Peak 20112025
Peak year
2011
Decline from peak
7.9%
2025
35
All-time
1,118