Mojolaoluwa
A Yoruba name meaning "I'm enveloped in God's wealth and affluence."
Name Census estimates that about 42 living Americans carry the first name Mojolaoluwa. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 85.7% of registrations being female. The average person named Mojolaoluwa today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mojolaoluwa births was 2015 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mojolaoluwa. 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 Mojolaoluwa with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Mojolaoluwa. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
42
~ 1 in 8,160,818 Americans
Peak year
2015
9 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2016 SSA rank
#11,681
Tracked since 2006
Gender
Gender distribution for Mojolaoluwa
Mojolaoluwa leans heavily female at 85.7% of total registrations, but 6 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Mojolaoluwa as a male name
- Ranked #11,681 in 2016
- 6 male births in 2016
- Peak: 2016 (6 births)
Mojolaoluwa as a female name
- Ranked #16,860 in 2024
- 5 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2015 (9 births)
Popularity
Mojolaoluwa: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Mojolaoluwa 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 32 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mojolaoluwa 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 Mojolaoluwa 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 Mojolaoluwa
The name Mojolaoluwa originates from the Yoruba language spoken by the Yoruba people of West Africa, primarily in modern-day Nigeria. It is a compound name that combines the words "Mojo," meaning "I gave birth," "Lao," meaning "wealth or riches," and "Oluwa," meaning "God or Lord." Therefore, the name can be interpreted as "God has given me wealth" or "God has blessed me with riches."
Mojolaoluwa is a name deeply rooted in the cultural and religious beliefs of the Yoruba people. It reflects their gratitude and reverence for the divine, acknowledging the blessings bestowed upon them by their deities. The name's origins can be traced back several centuries, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 16th century during the height of the Oyo Empire, a prominent Yoruba kingdom.
Throughout history, the name Mojolaoluwa has been associated with notable figures within the Yoruba community. One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name was Mojolaoluwa Akinsanya, a respected court poet and historian who lived during the reign of the Alaafin (king) Abiodun Adepoju in the 18th century. His works provided invaluable insights into the cultural and political dynamics of the Oyo Empire.
Another prominent figure was Mojolaoluwa Ogunlesi, a influential merchant and trader in the 19th century. He played a crucial role in the expansion of trade networks between the Yoruba people and Europeans, facilitating the exchange of goods and ideas across cultural boundaries.
In the 20th century, Mojolaoluwa Adebayo (1928-2005) was a respected educator and advocate for women's rights. She dedicated her life to empowering young girls through education and challenging traditional gender norms within Yoruba society.
Mojolaoluwa Akinyemi (1946-2018) was a renowned artist and sculptor whose works celebrated the rich cultural heritage of the Yoruba people. His intricate carvings and sculptures depicting traditional Yoruba myths and legends gained international recognition and are featured in various museums and galleries around the world.
Mojolaoluwa Oladele (born 1972) is a contemporary author and playwright who has garnered critical acclaim for her works that explore themes of identity, family, and the complexities of modern Yoruba life. Her plays have been performed on stages across Africa and beyond, contributing to the preservation and celebration of Yoruba cultural expressions.
People
Mojolaoluwa + last name combinations
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FAQ
Mojolaoluwa: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mojolaoluwa?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 42 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mojolaoluwa 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 8,160,818 US residents.
Is Mojolaoluwa a common name?
We classify Mojolaoluwa as "Very Rare". It ranks above 51.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 42 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mojolaoluwa most popular?
The single biggest year for Mojolaoluwa was 2015, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mojolaoluwa is about 11 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 Mojolaoluwa in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Mojolaoluwa a female name?
Yes, 85.7% of people registered as Mojolaoluwa 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 Mojolaoluwa still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Mojolaoluwa 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 Mojolaoluwa 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 Americans are named Mojolaoluwa?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.