Olatomiwa
An African name meaning wealth from my Yoruba creator.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Olatomiwa. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Olatomiwa today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Olatomiwa births was 2017 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Olatomiwa. 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 Olatomiwa with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Olatomiwa. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2017
5 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2017 SSA rank
#13,717
Tracked since 2017
Popularity
Olatomiwa: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Olatomiwa 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 Olatomiwa 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 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Olatomiwa
Olatomiwa is a given name of Yoruba origin, originating from the West African region of Nigeria. The name is a combination of the Yoruba words "Ola" meaning wealth or fortune, and "tomiwa" meaning my source or my origin, thus translating to "wealth/fortune is my source" or "my source of wealth/fortune."
The Yoruba people have a rich cultural heritage, and their naming traditions often reflect their values and beliefs. The name Olatomiwa can be traced back to the pre-colonial era in Nigeria, when the Yoruba kingdom flourished and their language and culture thrived.
While there are no direct historical references to the name in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is believed to have been in use among the Yoruba people for centuries, reflecting their emphasis on prosperity and gratitude for life's blessings.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Olatomiwa can be found in the writings of the renowned Yoruba author and playwright, Akinwunmi Isola, who was born in 1940. Isola's works often featured characters with traditional Yoruba names, reflecting the cultural significance of naming practices.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Olatomiwa. One such person was Olatomiwa Adekanye (1940-2010), a Nigerian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Nigerian House of Representatives.
Another prominent figure was Olatomiwa Ogunlesi (1928-2020), a Nigerian educator and administrator who played a significant role in the development of higher education in Nigeria. He served as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan from 1975 to 1979.
In the realm of sports, Olatomiwa Shoretire (born 2004) is a promising English footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for Manchester United's youth academy.
Olatomiwa Oluwatosin Ogunbiyi (born 1985) is a Nigerian-American multimedia artist and designer, known for her work exploring themes of identity, culture, and diaspora.
Lastly, Olatomiwa Ayoade (born 1992) is a Nigerian-American professional basketball player who has played in various leagues around the world, including the NBA G League and leagues in Israel and Spain.
These individuals, spanning different eras and fields, exemplify the rich history and cultural significance of the name Olatomiwa, which remains a testament to the Yoruba people's enduring traditions and values.
People
Olatomiwa + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Olatomiwa as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with O
Other first names starting with O with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Olatomiwa: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Olatomiwa?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Olatomiwa 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 Olatomiwa a common name?
We classify Olatomiwa 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 Olatomiwa most popular?
The single biggest year for Olatomiwa was 2017, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Olatomiwa 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 Olatomiwa in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Olatomiwa a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Olatomiwa 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 Olatomiwa still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Olatomiwa 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 Olatomiwa 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 Olatomiwa?
If you just want to know how many people have the name Olatomiwa, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.