Oladipupo
A Yoruba name meaning "wealth acquired by dedication and hard work".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Oladipupo. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Oladipupo today is around 30 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Oladipupo births was 1995 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Oladipupo. 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 Oladipupo with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Oladipupo. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1995
5 babies that year
Average age
30
years old
1995 SSA rank
#9,891
Tracked since 1995
Popularity
Oladipupo: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Oladipupo 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 Oladipupo during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Oladipupo
The name Oladipupo originates from the Yoruba language spoken in southwestern Nigeria. It is a combination of two words: "Ola" meaning wealth or honor, and "dipupo" meaning vast or great. Thus, Oladipupo can be interpreted to mean "one who possesses great wealth or honor."
The Yoruba people have a rich cultural heritage dating back centuries, and their naming traditions often reflect values, aspirations, or circumstances surrounding a child's birth. Oladipupo likely emerged as a name during the height of the Oyo Empire, which dominated the region from the 16th to the 19th century.
While there are no specific historical references to individuals named Oladipupo in ancient texts or religious scriptures, the name has been in use for generations among the Yoruba people. One of the earliest recorded examples of the name dates back to the late 19th century, when an Oladipupo was mentioned in the records of the Church Missionary Society, which had established missions in the Yoruba-speaking regions of Nigeria.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Oladipupo. One such individual was Oladipupo Adelabu (1915-1958), a influential Nigerian politician and leader of the Action Group party. He played a significant role in the struggle for Nigeria's independence and served as the first Prime Minister of the Western Region of Nigeria.
Another notable Oladipupo was Oladipupo Oduwole (1923-2010), a Nigerian lawyer and judge who served as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria from 1985 to 1987. He was known for his commitment to upholding the rule of law and his efforts to promote judicial independence.
In the realm of education, Oladipupo Akinkugbe (1933-2020) was a prominent Nigerian academic and medical researcher. He served as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan and made significant contributions to the field of nephrology (the study of kidney diseases).
Oladipupo Ajayi-Obe (1916-2004) was a Nigerian actor and playwright who played a significant role in the development of Nigerian theater. He was a founding member of the Yoruba Travelling Theatre and wrote several plays that explored themes of cultural identity and social issues.
Finally, Oladipupo Ajose (1928-2012) was a Nigerian architect and academic who played a pivotal role in shaping the architectural landscape of Nigeria. He served as the Head of the Department of Architecture at the University of Lagos and was renowned for his innovative designs that blended traditional Yoruba elements with modern architectural principles.
People
Oladipupo + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Oladipupo as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Oladipupo: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Oladipupo?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Oladipupo 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 Oladipupo a common name?
We classify Oladipupo 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 Oladipupo most popular?
The single biggest year for Oladipupo was 1995, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Oladipupo is about 30 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 Oladipupo in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Oladipupo a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Oladipupo 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 Oladipupo still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Oladipupo 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 Oladipupo 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 Oladipupo?
Find out how many people share the name Oladipupo on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.