Rising since 1995, #6,116 for girls today.
Popularity of Bintou since 1994
Babies named Bintou per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 54 |
| 2000s | 211 |
| 2010s | 196 |
| 2020s | 136 |
Meaning & origin
Bintou is a rare but meaningful feminine name that entered U.S. records in 1994. Its rank of 6,116th in 2025 reflects its niche but steady usage, with approximately 1 in 84,593 girls receiving the name that year. The name reached its peak popularity in 2024, and its trajectory has been gradually rising since 1995, indicating a slow but growing interest. Geographically, it appears most frequently in New York, where diverse West African communities maintain cultural naming traditions. Derived from the Arabic 'bint', meaning 'daughter of', Bintou is a patronymic name common across West African Muslim cultures. Its gentle sound and profound meaning make it a culturally rich choice for families honoring their heritage.
Bintou is a West African variant of the Arabic word 'bint' (بنت), meaning 'daughter of'. In many Arabic-speaking and Muslim-majority regions, 'bint' is used as a patronymic or matronymic element, as in 'Bintou Fofana' meaning 'daughter of Fofana'. The name is especially common in Sahelian countries like Mali, Senegal, Guinea, and Burkina Faso, where it is often given as a first name reflecting cultural and religious heritage. Its usage in the United States has been rare, first recorded in 1994.
Where Bintou is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Bintou” around the world
Where Bintou lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
115
babies in 2024
Quebec
6
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bint, Tou
Sibling names for Bintou
Names that share Bintou's style, for a brother or sister.
