Ikponmwosa
Child favored by wealth, fortune from god
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Ikponmwosa. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ikponmwosa today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ikponmwosa births was 2001 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ikponmwosa. 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 Ikponmwosa with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ikponmwosa. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2001
5 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2001 SSA rank
#11,227
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Ikponmwosa: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Ikponmwosa 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 Ikponmwosa 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 Ikponmwosa
The given name Ikponmwosa originates from the Edo language spoken in Edo State, Nigeria. It is a compound word derived from the combination of "Ikpon" meaning "by the grace of" and "mwosa" meaning "little child." The name can be interpreted as "by the grace of a little child" or "through the grace of a child."
The Edo people are an ethnic group native to the region of Edo State, Nigeria, and neighboring areas. Their language and cultural traditions date back several centuries, and the name Ikponmwosa is believed to have its roots in this ancient culture.
While there are no specific historical references to the name Ikponmwosa in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its meaning and linguistic origin suggest a deep connection to the cultural values and beliefs of the Edo people, who have traditionally placed a high value on children and their role in society.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Ikponmwosa are difficult to trace due to the scarcity of historical records from the region. However, it is likely that the name has been in use for several generations among the Edo people.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have borne the name Ikponmwosa. One such person was Ikponmwosa Omoruyi (1923-2001), a renowned Nigerian educator and academic who served as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin from 1979 to 1984.
Another notable figure was Ikponmwosa Osazuwa (1941-2009), a Nigerian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Nigerian House of Representatives from 1999 to 2003.
Ikponmwosa Okundia (born 1967) is a Nigerian businessman and entrepreneur who founded the Okundia Group, a diversified conglomerate with interests in various sectors including oil and gas, real estate, and agriculture.
Ikponmwosa Osagie (born 1975) is a Nigerian-American actor and filmmaker, best known for his roles in movies such as "The Nugget" and "The American Dream."
Ikponmwosa Iyamu (born 1982) is a Nigerian fashion designer and creative director, recognized for her innovative and culturally-inspired designs that blend traditional African aesthetics with contemporary styles.
People
Ikponmwosa + last name combinations
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FAQ
Ikponmwosa: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ikponmwosa?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ikponmwosa 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 Ikponmwosa a common name?
We classify Ikponmwosa 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 Ikponmwosa most popular?
The single biggest year for Ikponmwosa was 2001, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ikponmwosa is about 25 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 Ikponmwosa in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ikponmwosa a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ikponmwosa 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 Ikponmwosa still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ikponmwosa 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 Ikponmwosa 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 Ikponmwosa?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.