Ibukunoluwa
An African name meaning "wealth is added by God".
Name Census estimates that about 84 living Americans carry the first name Ibukunoluwa. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 60.0% of registrations being female. The average person named Ibukunoluwa today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ibukunoluwa births was 2018 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ibukunoluwa. 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 Ibukunoluwa with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ibukunoluwa. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
84
~ 1 in 4,080,409 Americans
Peak year
2018
12 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2018 SSA rank
#12,896
Tracked since 2002
Gender
Gender distribution for Ibukunoluwa
Ibukunoluwa is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 85 total registrations, 34 (40.0%) were male and 51 (60.0%) were female.
Ibukunoluwa as a male name
- Ranked #12,896 in 2018
- 5 male births in 2018
- Peak: 2009 (7 births)
Ibukunoluwa as a female name
- Ranked #14,062 in 2023
- 6 female births in 2023
- Peak: 2010 (7 births)
Popularity
Ibukunoluwa: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ibukunoluwa 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 36 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Ibukunoluwa remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ibukunoluwa 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 Ibukunoluwa 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 Ibukunoluwa
Ibukunoluwa is a Yoruba name from West Africa, particularly Nigeria. It originated in the Yoruba culture, which has a rich history dating back to the 8th century AD. The name is a combination of two words: "ibukun," meaning "blessing," and "oluwa," meaning "God" or "Lord."
The name Ibukunoluwa can be traced back to the Yoruba people's traditional beliefs and their reverence for the divine. It was given to children as a way of expressing gratitude to the Supreme Being for the blessing of a child. The name reflects the Yoruba belief in the existence of a supreme creator and the importance of acknowledging and honoring this divine force.
While the name has its roots in the Yoruba culture, it has also been adopted by other West African communities, particularly those with close ties to the Yoruba people. This cultural exchange has contributed to the spread and popularity of the name across the region.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Ibukunoluwa can be found in oral traditions, folktales, and proverbs passed down through generations of Yoruba storytellers. However, it is difficult to pinpoint the exact historical figures who bore this name in ancient times due to the scarcity of written records from that era.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals named Ibukunoluwa. One of the earliest recorded examples is Ibukunoluwa Ademola, a Nigerian historian and scholar who lived in the 19th century and contributed significantly to the documentation of Yoruba culture and traditions.
Another prominent figure was Ibukunoluwa Ogundipe, a Nigerian educator and activist who played a crucial role in advocating for women's rights and education in the early 20th century. She established several schools and organizations dedicated to empowering women and promoting literacy.
In the realm of arts and culture, Ibukunoluwa Bankole was a renowned Nigerian playwright and poet who rose to prominence in the mid-20th century. Her works explored themes of identity, tradition, and the complexities of modern African society.
Ibukunoluwa Ajayi was a Nigerian politician and diplomat who served as a member of the Nigerian parliament and later as an ambassador, representing her country on the international stage in the latter half of the 20th century.
More recently, Ibukunoluwa Adeleke is a Nigerian entrepreneur and business leader who has made significant contributions to the country's economic development through her various ventures and initiatives.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Ibukunoluwa throughout history, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the richness of the Yoruba culture and its legacy.
People
Ibukunoluwa + last name combinations
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FAQ
Ibukunoluwa: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ibukunoluwa?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 84 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ibukunoluwa 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 4,080,409 US residents.
Is Ibukunoluwa a common name?
We classify Ibukunoluwa as "Very Rare". It ranks above 62% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 85 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ibukunoluwa most popular?
The single biggest year for Ibukunoluwa was 2018, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ibukunoluwa is about 13 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 Ibukunoluwa in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ibukunoluwa a female name?
Yes, 60.0% of people registered as Ibukunoluwa 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 Ibukunoluwa still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ibukunoluwa 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 Ibukunoluwa 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 Ibukunoluwa?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.