Mofetoluwa
A masculine Yoruba name meaning "The glory of God manifests".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Mofetoluwa. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 50.0% of registrations being female. The average person named Mofetoluwa today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mofetoluwa births was 2016 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mofetoluwa. 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 Mofetoluwa with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Mofetoluwa. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2016
5 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2017 SSA rank
#13,608
Tracked since 2016
Gender
Gender distribution for Mofetoluwa
Mofetoluwa is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 10 total registrations, 5 (50.0%) were male and 5 (50.0%) were female.
Mofetoluwa as a male name
- Ranked #13,608 in 2017
- 5 male births in 2017
- Peak: 2017 (5 births)
Mofetoluwa as a female name
- Ranked #18,015 in 2016
- 5 female births in 2016
- Peak: 2016 (5 births)
Popularity
Mofetoluwa: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Mofetoluwa 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 Mofetoluwa during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 5 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Mofetoluwa
Mofetoluwa is a given name with origins in the Yoruba language, spoken by the Yoruba people of West Africa, primarily in Nigeria. It is a compound name derived from the words "Mo" meaning "I," "fe" meaning "love," "tolu" meaning "wealth," and "wa" meaning "comes." The name can be interpreted as "I love wealth that comes" or "I love the wealth that comes."
The Yoruba people have a rich cultural heritage that dates back several centuries, and their naming traditions often reflect their values, beliefs, and aspirations. Mofetoluwa is a name that expresses a desire for prosperity and abundance, which aligns with the Yoruba philosophy of striving for a good life and material success.
While the name Mofetoluwa does not appear to have any specific historical references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is a modern Yoruba name that has gained popularity in recent decades. Some of the earliest recorded examples of individuals bearing this name can be traced back to the late 20th century.
One notable individual with the name Mofetoluwa is Mofetoluwa Ademiluyi, a Nigerian actress and model born in 1994. She has appeared in several Nollywood films and has gained recognition for her talent and beauty in the Nigerian entertainment industry.
Another individual with this name is Mofetoluwa Adedipe, a Nigerian entrepreneur and founder of Lush Hair, a company that specializes in hair extensions and hair care products. She was born in 1993 and has been recognized for her entrepreneurial success and contributions to the beauty industry in Nigeria.
Mofetoluwa Adekunle is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Enyimba International FC. Born in 1997, he has represented Nigeria at various youth levels and has been praised for his skill and potential on the field.
Mofetoluwa Akande is a Nigerian artist and painter born in 1989. Her vibrant and expressive works have been exhibited in galleries across Nigeria and internationally, showcasing the richness of Yoruba culture and tradition through her art.
Mofetoluwa Olaoye is a Nigerian scholar and academic born in 1980. She is a professor of linguistics at the University of Lagos and has contributed significantly to the study and preservation of the Yoruba language through her research and publications.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the name Mofetoluwa throughout history, reflecting the cultural significance and aspirations embedded within this Yoruba name.
People
Mofetoluwa + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mofetoluwa as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Mofetoluwa: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mofetoluwa?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mofetoluwa 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Mofetoluwa a common name?
We classify Mofetoluwa as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mofetoluwa most popular?
The single biggest year for Mofetoluwa was 2016, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mofetoluwa is about 9 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 Mofetoluwa in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Mofetoluwa a female name?
Yes, 50.0% of people registered as Mofetoluwa 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 Mofetoluwa still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Mofetoluwa 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 Mofetoluwa 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 have the name Mofetoluwa?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people share the name Mofetoluwa at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.