At a glance
- In short
- Fode is a unique male name with West African roots, particularly from the Mandinka language.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2024 (#12,349)
- Babies in 2024
- 5 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #8,479 in 1998
- First recorded
- 1998
Meaning of Fode
Fode is a male name with an intriguing origin. While the exact origin of Fode is unclear, it is believed to have West African roots, particularly from the Mandinka language. This unique name has gained popularity in recent years, especially in the United States. Fode can be pronounced as FOH-dee (/foʊ.di/) and may also have a variation spelled as Fodi. In terms of popularity, Fode has steadily been chosen by a small number of parents in the United States since 1998, with occasional fluctuations in rank. Although not widely used, Fode carries a sense of individuality and cultural richness that makes it an appealing choice for those seeking a distinctive name for their baby boy.
How to pronounce Fode
- Pronounced FOH-dee /foʊ.di/
Popularity of Fode in the U.S.
Fode was last recorded in the U.S. in 2024, ranked #12,349 with 5 babies. It peaked at #8,479 in 1998. It first appears in the records in 1998.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1998–2024 8 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | 12,349 | back (not recorded in 2021–2023) |
| 2020 | 5 | 12,022 | back (not recorded in 2019) |
| 2018 | 5 | 12,156 | back (not recorded in 2010–2017) |
| 2009 | 5 | 12,491 | back (not recorded in 2006–2008) |
| 2005 | 6 | 10,151 | ▲ 1,205 |
| 2004 | 5 | 11,356 | back (not recorded in 2002–2003) |
| 2001 | 5 | 10,556 | back (not recorded in 1999–2000) |
| 1998 | 6 | 8,479 | new |
Notable people named Fode
- Fode Ballo-Toure is a French-born professional footballer who plays as a left-back and has represented Senegal.
- Fode Camara is a Guinean professional footballer who plays left-back for CS Grevenmacher in Luxembourg.
- Fode Camara is a Guinean footballer who played as a forward for the Guinea national team.
- Fode Mamoudou Toure was a Guinean politician who served in the French Senate and later as Guinea's Minister of Economy and Finance.
- Fode Kuffour Camara is a Guinean footballer who plays as a defender for the national team.