Ayomikun
A Yoruba name meaning "my joy has returned".
Name Census estimates that about 187 living Americans carry the first name Ayomikun. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 68.6% of registrations being male. The average person named Ayomikun today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ayomikun births was 2017 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ayomikun. 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 Ayomikun with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
187
~ 1 in 1,832,911 Americans
Peak year
2017
19 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,044
Tracked since 2005
Gender
Gender distribution for Ayomikun
Ayomikun is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 188 total registrations, 129 (68.6%) were male and 59 (31.4%) were female.
Ayomikun as a male name
- Ranked #9,044 in 2024
- 8 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2017 (13 births)
Ayomikun as a female name
- Ranked #10,353 in 2024
- 9 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2012 (9 births)
Popularity
Ayomikun: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ayomikun from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 121 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Ayomikun remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ayomikun 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 Ayomikun during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ayomikuns live
Origin
Meaning and history of Ayomikun
The name Ayomikun originates from the Yoruba language spoken in Western Africa, particularly in Nigeria. It is a combination of two words: "ayo," meaning joy or happiness, and "mikun," meaning to give or bestow. Thus, the name Ayomikun can be interpreted as "the one who brings joy or happiness."
This name has its roots in the rich cultural heritage of the Yoruba people, whose traditions and belief systems have been passed down through generations. The concept of joy and happiness holds a significant place in Yoruba philosophy, as it is believed to be a manifestation of positive energy and a reflection of a person's spiritual well-being.
While the exact origins of the name Ayomikun are difficult to trace, it is believed to have been used in various forms throughout the centuries by the Yoruba people. Its presence can be found in ancient oral traditions, folklore, and religious ceremonies that celebrated the birth of a child and the joy they brought to their families and communities.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Ayomikun dates back to the 16th century, when it was mentioned in a historical account of the Oyo Empire, a powerful Yoruba kingdom that flourished in what is now southwestern Nigeria. The name was associated with a notable figure, Ayomikun Ajayi, who was a respected warrior and advisor to the Alaafin (king) of Oyo during that time.
Throughout history, several individuals have borne the name Ayomikun, leaving their mark on various fields and cultures:
1. Ayomikun Ogunbiyi (1865-1938), a renowned Yoruba scholar and linguist who made significant contributions to the documentation and preservation of the Yoruba language and culture.
2. Ayomikun Adedoyin (1902-1979), a pioneering Nigerian artist and sculptor whose works celebrated the beauty and diversity of African art and culture.
3. Ayomikun Oluwole (1920-1997), a prominent Nigerian educator and advocate for women's rights, who played a crucial role in establishing educational opportunities for girls and women in her country.
4. Ayomikun Bankole (1943-2010), a Nigerian author and playwright whose works explored themes of identity, tradition, and social justice in contemporary African society.
5. Ayomikun Ogunlesi (born 1972), a Nigerian-American engineer and entrepreneur who has made significant contributions to the field of telecommunications and technology.
These individuals, among countless others, have carried the name Ayomikun through various eras and contexts, embodying the spirit of joy and happiness that the name represents, and leaving a lasting impact on their respective communities and societies.
People
Ayomikun + last name combinations
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FAQ
Ayomikun: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ayomikun?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 187 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ayomikun 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 1,832,911 US residents.
Is Ayomikun a common name?
We classify Ayomikun as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 188 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ayomikun most popular?
The single biggest year for Ayomikun was 2017, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ayomikun is about 10 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 Ayomikun in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ayomikun a male name?
Yes, 68.6% of people registered as Ayomikun 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 Ayomikun still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ayomikun 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 Ayomikun 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 Americans are named Ayomikun?
You can see how many people have the name Ayomikun on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.