Adedotun
A Yoruba name meaning "the crown or royalty brings happiness".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Adedotun. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Adedotun today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Adedotun births was 2008 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Adedotun. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Adedotun with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Adedotun. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2008
5 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2008 SSA rank
#12,579
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Adedotun: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Adedotun by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Adedotun during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Adedotun
The name Adedotun originates from the Yoruba language spoken in southwestern Nigeria and parts of Benin. It is a compound name formed by combining the words "Ade" meaning "crown" and "Dotun" meaning "sweet". Together, Adedotun can be interpreted as "sweet crown" or "sweet royalty".
The Yoruba people have a rich cultural heritage dating back centuries, with a strong emphasis on naming traditions reflecting various aspects of life, nature, and personal attributes. The name Adedotun likely emerged during the pre-colonial era of the Yoruba kingdoms, but its exact origin remains uncertain.
While there are no definitive historical references to the name Adedotun in ancient texts or religious scriptures, the practice of bestowing meaningful names has been an integral part of Yoruba culture for generations. The name may have been given to children born into royal families or those with a sweet disposition.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Adedotun can be found in the 19th century, when it was borne by Adedotun Oguntemihu, a prominent Yoruba trader and philanthropist who lived from 1840 to 1910. He was known for his generosity and contributions to the development of his community.
Another notable figure in history with the name Adedotun was Adedotun Ayokulehin (1898-1978), a Nigerian poet and playwright who played a significant role in the preservation and promotion of Yoruba literature and culture.
In the 20th century, Adedotun Oloko (1908-1990) was a Nigerian educator and administrator who served as the principal of several prestigious schools and contributed to the development of education in the country.
Adedotun Adeleke (1940-2008), a Nigerian businessman and industrialist, founded the Adeleke Group, a conglomerate with interests in various sectors, including agriculture, manufacturing, and real estate.
More recently, Adedotun Adesanya (born 1972) is a Nigerian actor and film producer who has starred in numerous Nollywood movies and has been recognized for his contributions to the Nigerian entertainment industry.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Adedotun, reflecting its cultural significance and connection to the Yoruba heritage.
People
Adedotun + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Adedotun as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Adedotun: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Adedotun?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Adedotun going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Adedotun a common name?
We classify Adedotun as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Adedotun most popular?
The single biggest year for Adedotun was 2008, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Adedotun is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Adedotun in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Adedotun a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Adedotun in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Adedotun still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Adedotun in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Adedotun can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Adedotun?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.