Mamadou
Mamadou is a boy's name of African origin.
Meaning
Praiseworthy or commendable.
Origin and history
Mamadou is a West African name derived from the Arabic name Muhammad. It is widely used across Francophone West Africa, including Senegal, Mali, and Guinea. In the United States, it has seen steady usage among West African diaspora communities, ranking around 1,494th for boys in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
1,924 babies in the United States have been named Mamadou since 1880. It ranks #2930 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1494.
States where it is most popular
- NY (78.4 %)
- OH (9.9 %)
- GA (4.3 %)
- MD (3.3 %)
- PA (3.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 204 |
| 2000-2010 | 654 |
| 2010-2019 | 630 |
| 2020-2029 | 436 |
Famous people named Mamadou
- Mamadou Sakho: Soccer player
- Mamadou N'Diaye: Basketball player
Fun facts
- Mamadou is the West African linguistic adaptation of the Arabic name Muhammad.
- It is one of the most common male given names in Francophone West African countries like Senegal and Mali.