Ebunoluwa
The name of Yoruba origin meaning "God is blessing".
Name Census estimates that about 105 living Americans carry the first name Ebunoluwa. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Ebunoluwa today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ebunoluwa births was 2016 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ebunoluwa. 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 Ebunoluwa with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
105
~ 1 in 3,264,327 Americans
Peak year
2016
10 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2022 SSA rank
#12,593
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Ebunoluwa: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ebunoluwa from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 59 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ebunoluwa 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 Ebunoluwa during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Ebunoluwa
Ebunoluwa is a name that finds its origins in the Yoruba language, spoken primarily in southwestern Nigeria and parts of Benin and Togo. The name is a combination of three Yoruba words: "ebun," meaning "gift," "olu," meaning "owner" or "lord," and "wa," meaning "to come." Together, Ebunoluwa can be interpreted as "the gift of the Lord" or "a gift from the Lord has arrived."
The Yoruba people have a rich cultural heritage that dates back centuries, and their naming traditions often reflect their spiritual beliefs and values. Many Yoruba names are derived from proverbs, prayers, or expressions of gratitude, with Ebunoluwa being a prime example.
While the exact origin of the name Ebunoluwa is difficult to pinpoint, it is believed to have been in use among the Yoruba people for several centuries. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in historical records and archives from the 18th and 19th centuries, when the Yoruba kingdoms of Oyo, Ilorin, and Ibadan were at the height of their power and influence.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have borne the name Ebunoluwa. One such person was Ebunoluwa Akinyemi (1900-1980), a Nigerian educator and community leader who played a significant role in promoting education and social welfare in the Ijebu-Ode region of Ogun State.
Another prominent figure with the name was Ebunoluwa Odunjo (1925-2001), a Nigerian playwright, novelist, and cultural activist who helped preserve and promote Yoruba traditions through his literary works and advocacy efforts.
In the realm of sports, Ebunoluwa Baruwa (born 1987) is a Nigerian-born British sprinter who has represented Great Britain in numerous international competitions, including the Olympic Games and World Championships.
Ebunoluwa Adekale (born 1992) is a Nigerian-American professional basketball player who has played in various leagues around the world, including the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Nigerian Premier League.
Lastly, Ebunoluwa Olumide (born 1975) is a Nigerian-American entrepreneur and philanthropist who has made significant contributions to various charitable organizations focused on education, healthcare, and economic empowerment in Nigeria and the United States.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Ebunoluwa throughout history, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of Yoruba culture and heritage.
People
Ebunoluwa + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ebunoluwa as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with E
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FAQ
Ebunoluwa: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ebunoluwa?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 105 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ebunoluwa 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 3,264,327 US residents.
Is Ebunoluwa a common name?
We classify Ebunoluwa as "Very Rare". It ranks above 65.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 106 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ebunoluwa most popular?
The single biggest year for Ebunoluwa was 2016, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ebunoluwa is about 14 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 Ebunoluwa in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ebunoluwa a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ebunoluwa in the SSA data are female. 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 Ebunoluwa still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ebunoluwa 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 Ebunoluwa 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 Ebunoluwa?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.