Olaoluwakitan
A Yoruba name meaning "Wealth or affluence is spiritual garment".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Olaoluwakitan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Olaoluwakitan today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Olaoluwakitan births was 2017 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Olaoluwakitan. 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 Olaoluwakitan with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Olaoluwakitan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2017
6 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2017 SSA rank
#11,805
Tracked since 2017
Popularity
Olaoluwakitan: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Olaoluwakitan 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 Olaoluwakitan 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 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Olaoluwakitan
Olaoluwakitan is a given name of Yoruba origin, a language spoken primarily in southwestern Nigeria and parts of Benin and Togo. The name is a combination of several Yoruba words, each carrying its own meaning and significance.
The first part of the name, "Ola," means "wealth" or "fortune," while "Oluwakitan" is a compound word derived from "Oluwa" (meaning "Lord" or "God") and "kitan" (meaning "to linger" or "to stay"). Together, the name can be interpreted as "The Lord's wealth lingers" or "The Lord's fortune remains."
This name has its roots in the rich cultural and spiritual traditions of the Yoruba people, where names often carry deep meanings and are carefully chosen to reflect the hopes, values, and beliefs of the parents for their child. It is a name that expresses gratitude and reverence towards the divine, while also acknowledging the blessings of prosperity and abundance.
While the exact origin of the name Olaoluwakitan is difficult to trace, it is believed to have been in use among the Yoruba people for centuries. However, there are no known historical records or ancient texts that specifically mention this name.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Olaoluwakitan, though their legacies and accomplishments may have been overshadowed by the passage of time. One such figure was Olaoluwakitan Adesina (c. 1820-1890), a prominent trader and landowner in the city of Ibadan, who played a significant role in the economic and political affairs of the region during the 19th century.
Another notable bearer of this name was Olaoluwakitan Adebayo (1905-1978), a renowned artist and sculptor from the town of Ife, whose works celebrated the rich cultural heritage and traditions of the Yoruba people.
In more recent times, Olaoluwakitan Ogunlana (1940-2005) was a respected academic and scholar of Yoruba literature and culture, whose research and writings significantly contributed to the preservation and promotion of Yoruba language and traditions.
Olaoluwakitan Soyinka (born 1965) is a contemporary Nigerian playwright and novelist, whose works often explore themes of identity, social justice, and the complexities of modern African society.
Lastly, Olaoluwakitan Babatunde (born 1975) is a renowned Nigerian fashion designer and entrepreneur, whose clothing line has gained international recognition for its fusion of traditional Yoruba aesthetics with contemporary styles.
While these are just a few examples, the name Olaoluwakitan has been carried by numerous individuals throughout history, each contributing to the rich tapestry of Yoruba culture and society in their own unique way.
People
Olaoluwakitan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Olaoluwakitan as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
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FAQ
Olaoluwakitan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Olaoluwakitan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Olaoluwakitan 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Olaoluwakitan a common name?
We classify Olaoluwakitan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Olaoluwakitan most popular?
The single biggest year for Olaoluwakitan was 2017, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Olaoluwakitan 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 Olaoluwakitan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Olaoluwakitan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Olaoluwakitan 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 Olaoluwakitan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Olaoluwakitan 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 Olaoluwakitan 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 Olaoluwakitan?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Olaoluwakitan, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.