Jumoke
A feminine given name of Yoruba origin meaning "the child has re-energized me".
Name Census estimates that about 14 living Americans carry the first name Jumoke. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jumoke today is around 51 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jumoke births was 1974 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jumoke. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jumoke. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
14
~ 1 in 24,482,453 Americans
Peak year
1974
5 babies that year
Average age
51
years old
1976 SSA rank
#6,025
Tracked since 1974
Census
Jumoke in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 237 people with the first name Jumoke, which placed it at #34,427 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#34,427
National first-name rank
People counted
237
237 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
96.6% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Jumoke
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Jumoke is Black at 96.6%. The next largest groups are White (0.8%) and Hispanic (0.8%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Jumoke described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Jumoke at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American96.6% · 229
- White0.8% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino0.8% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 2
- Two or more races0.8% · 2
Popularity
Jumoke: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jumoke 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 Jumoke during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 15 | 0 | 15 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jumoke
The name Jumoke originates from the Yoruba language spoken in West Africa, particularly in present-day Nigeria. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval era, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Yoruba words "ju" meaning "to gather" and "moke" meaning "to acquire." Together, Jumoke carries the meaning of "one who gathers or acquires wealth."
This name is thought to have been inspired by the Yoruba belief in the importance of prosperity and financial well-being. The Yoruba people, known for their rich cultural traditions, often bestowed names upon their children that reflected their hopes and aspirations for them.
Although the name Jumoke does not appear in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it has been a part of the Yoruba naming tradition for centuries. Some of the earliest recorded examples of individuals bearing this name can be traced back to the 16th and 17th centuries, during the height of the Oyo Empire in present-day southwestern Nigeria.
One notable figure in history with the name Jumoke was Jumoke Adejokun, a prominent Yoruba trader and entrepreneur from the late 18th century. She was renowned for her success in the lucrative trade of kola nuts and her business acumen, which enabled her to amass significant wealth.
Another individual of historical significance was Jumoke Ademuwagun, a Yoruba warrior and military leader who lived in the early 19th century. She played a crucial role in defending her community against invading forces and earned respect for her bravery and strategic prowess.
In the 20th century, Jumoke Ransome-Kuti, a Nigerian activist and women's rights advocate, made her mark. Born in 1931, she dedicated her life to promoting gender equality, education, and social justice in Nigeria.
Jumoke Akindele, a renowned Nigerian journalist and author, was a prominent figure in the latter half of the 20th century. Born in 1945, she gained recognition for her insightful writing and contributions to the development of Nigeria's literary landscape.
Jumoke Olowookere, a Nigerian entrepreneur and philanthropist, is another notable individual who has carried the name Jumoke. Born in 1960, she founded a successful business empire and has been actively involved in charitable initiatives aimed at empowering women and children in Nigeria.
While the name Jumoke has its roots in the Yoruba culture, it has transcended geographical boundaries and gained recognition worldwide, reflecting the rich diversity of names and their cultural significance.
People
Jumoke + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jumoke as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jumoke: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jumoke?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 14 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jumoke 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 24,482,453 US residents.
Is Jumoke a common name?
We classify Jumoke as "Very Rare". It ranks above 34% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 15 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jumoke most popular?
The single biggest year for Jumoke was 1974, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jumoke is about 51 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Jumoke in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 237 people with the name Jumoke, or 0.08 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #34,427 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Jumoke in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Jumoke?
The 2020 Census sex table shows Jumoke on both sides of the split. Of the 239 people counted with this name, 53 were male (22.2%) and 186 were female (77.8%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Jumoke?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Jumoke is Black at 96.6%. The next largest groups are White (0.8%) and Hispanic (0.8%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Jumoke most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Jumoke in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.6% (229 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Jumoke in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jumoke a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jumoke 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 Jumoke still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jumoke 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 Jumoke 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.
How many Americans are named Jumoke?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Jumoke at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.