How old is someone named Fatima?
The average Fatima is 21 years old.
Half of all living Fatimas are between 11 and 26.
When was Fatima popular?
Fatima is a modern favorite: it climbed through the 2000s and hit its high in 2007. 931 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 6 | 0 |
| 1920s | 22 | 0 |
| 1930s | 62 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 125 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 281 | 220 |
| 1960s | 565 | 500 |
| 1970s | 1,484 | 1,400 |
| 1980s | 2,444 | 2,400 |
| 1990s | 4,446 | 4,400 |
| 2000s | 13,624 | 13,000 |
| 2010s | 10,495 | 10,000 |
| 2020s | 5,437 | 5,400 |
How many Fatimas are still alive?
About 38,000 Fatimas are alive in the US today. That's 98% of the roughly 39,000 babies named Fatima since 1919.
Nearly every Fatima ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Fatima?
About half of living Fatimas are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Boomer 1%
- Gen X 5%
- Millennial 13%
- Gen Z 49%
- Gen Alpha 33%
Is Fatima an old name?
Not really. Fatima is younger than 69 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Fatima will be 35 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Fatima a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.9% of living Fatimas are women.
Names the same age as Fatima
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Fatima's name twin is Isaac. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Isaac's age curve is the closest match to Fatima's: 92% alike.
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Questions about the name Fatima
How old is the average Fatima?
The average Fatima in the US is 21 years old. The median is 19, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Fatima?
About 38,000 Fatimas are alive in the US today, out of roughly 39,000 babies given the name since 1919.
When was the name Fatima most popular?
In 2007, when about 1,500 baby girls were named Fatima.
Is Fatima a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 49% of living Fatimas, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this