Sekou Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Sekou originates from West Africa, derived from the Arabic 'Seku', meaning wise or intelligent. It has evolved through forms like Sekou and Seku. The name represents traits of wisdom and intelligence and has no biblical relevance. Its popularity has increased notably in the 20th century, often embraced for its cultural significance.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Sekou"
Pronunciation
/sɛˈkuː/
Origin
West African
Etymology
The name Sekou is derived from the Arabic name 'Seku', which is commonly associated with Islamic culture and means 'to be wise' or 'intelligent'.
Meaning
wise, intelligent
Language Evolution
Sekou, Seku
Historical Usage
The name Sekou has been used primarily in West African cultures and gained popularity in the 20th century, especially among the Mandinka people.
Variants & Derivatives
Seku, Sekouba
Modern Popularity & Image
Sekou is viewed positively as a name symbolizing wisdom and intelligence, often associated with cultural pride in West African communities.
Famous People
Sekou Touré - the first president of Guinea, Sekou Sundiata - an influential poet and playwright
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Boy Name Trend
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✨ Sekou Name Meaning & Significance
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 38 peak births in 2011
Geographic Spread
Popular across 5 US states, with strongest presence in New York
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 4 different American generations with varying popularity
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Sekou"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Sekou"
"Sekou" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2797th of 10718 | 203 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 4450th of 16616 | 172 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3621st of 24088 | 416 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 4224th of 23106 | 292 |
Regional Popularity of "Sekou" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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38.56% 1343rd/3483 |
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48.64% 1967th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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41.65% 1864th/4475 |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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26.55% 1371st/5164 |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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39.20% 1759th/4487 |
74.46% 5080th/6822 |
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Regional Popularity of "Sekou" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Sekou"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Sekou" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Sekou" in the United States
The name Sekou is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Sekou has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Sekou' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2797th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4450th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3621st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4224th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Sekou' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.