Erioluwa
A Yoruba name meaning "honour or glory has met me".
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the first name Erioluwa. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 51.6% of registrations being female. The average person named Erioluwa today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Erioluwa births was 2019 (20 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Erioluwa. 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 Erioluwa with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
127
~ 1 in 2,698,853 Americans
Peak year
2019
20 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,291
Tracked since 2011
Gender
Gender distribution for Erioluwa
Erioluwa is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 128 total registrations, 62 (48.4%) were male and 66 (51.6%) were female.
Erioluwa as a male name
- Ranked #11,291 in 2024
- 6 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2019 (10 births)
Erioluwa as a female name
- Ranked #13,958 in 2024
- 6 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2019 (10 births)
Popularity
Erioluwa: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Erioluwa from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 80 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Erioluwa remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Erioluwa 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 Erioluwa 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 Erioluwa
The name Erioluwa originates from the Yoruba language spoken by the Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria and the surrounding regions. It is a compound name formed from the combination of two Yoruba words: "Eri" meaning "respect" or "honor," and "Oluwa" meaning "God" or "the Lord."
The name Erioluwa can be traced back to the cultural and religious traditions of the Yoruba people, who have a rich history dating back several centuries. The Yoruba are known for their intricate religious beliefs, which include the worship of various deities and the concept of a supreme being, often referred to as "Oluwa" or "Olodumare."
While the name Erioluwa does not appear to have any direct references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its meaning is closely tied to the Yoruba belief in honoring and respecting the divine. It is a name that reflects the deep spiritual and cultural values of the Yoruba people.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Erioluwa can be found in the late 19th century, when it was given to a prominent Yoruba chief and diplomat named Erioluwa Sogunro (1846-1905). Sogunro played a significant role in the diplomatic relations between the Yoruba kingdom of Oyo and the British colonial authorities in Nigeria.
Another notable individual with the name Erioluwa was Erioluwa Adebambo (1911-1981), a Nigerian lawyer and politician who served as the Attorney General of the Western Region of Nigeria in the 1950s. He played a crucial role in the legal and political landscape of Nigeria during the transition to independence.
In more recent times, Erioluwa Omolawon (born 1980) is a Nigerian-American actor and filmmaker, known for his roles in various television shows and films, including "Empire" and "Black Panther."
Erioluwa Fagbamiye (born 1987) is a Nigerian-American professional basketball player who has played in several leagues, including the NBA G League and leagues in Europe and Asia.
Erioluwa Ademiluyi (born 1992) is a Nigerian-British entrepreneur and co-founder of the social enterprise "Africa on the Square," which aims to promote African culture and businesses in the United Kingdom.
These individuals, spanning different eras and professions, showcase the rich history and cultural significance of the name Erioluwa, reflecting the values of respect, honor, and spirituality that are deeply rooted in the Yoruba tradition.
People
Erioluwa + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Erioluwa as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Erioluwa: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Erioluwa?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 127 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Erioluwa 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 2,698,853 US residents.
Is Erioluwa a common name?
We classify Erioluwa as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 128 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Erioluwa most popular?
The single biggest year for Erioluwa was 2019, when 20 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Erioluwa is about 8 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 Erioluwa in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Erioluwa a female name?
Yes, 51.6% of people registered as Erioluwa 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 Erioluwa still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Erioluwa 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 Erioluwa 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 common is the name Erioluwa?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.