Ololade
A feminine Yoruba name meaning "wealth arrives with honour".
Name Census estimates that about 32 living Americans carry the first name Ololade. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Ololade today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ololade births was 2005 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ololade. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ololade. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
32
~ 1 in 10,711,073 Americans
Peak year
2005
6 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2023 SSA rank
#16,979
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Ololade: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ololade 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 16 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Ololade remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ololade 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 Ololade 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 Ololade
Ololade is a Yoruba name originating from southwestern Nigeria. It is a compound name formed by combining the words "Olo" and "Lade." The word "Olo" is derived from the Yoruba word "Olori," meaning "owner" or "master," while "Lade" means "to possess" or "to own." Thus, the name Ololade can be interpreted as "the owner possesses" or "the master owns."
The Yoruba people are an ethnic group predominantly found in southwestern Nigeria, with a rich cultural heritage dating back centuries. Their language, Yoruba, is one of the most widely spoken languages in West Africa. The name Ololade reflects the Yoruba culture's emphasis on ownership and possession, which were integral aspects of their society.
While the exact origin and earliest recorded use of the name Ololade are difficult to pinpoint, it is believed to have been in use among the Yoruba people for generations. The name has been documented in various Yoruba texts and oral traditions passed down through the ages.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Ololade. One such individual was Ololade Abiodun, a prominent Yoruba trader and diplomat who lived in the 18th century. He played a significant role in facilitating trade between the Yoruba people and European merchants.
Another notable figure was Ololade Ogunlesi, a Nigerian entrepreneur and philanthropist born in 1923. He founded several successful businesses and was actively involved in promoting education and community development initiatives.
In the realm of academia, Ololade Adeyinka, a Nigerian scholar born in 1952, made significant contributions to the field of African literature. Her works explored the intersection of culture, identity, and gender in African societies.
Ololade Adetunji, born in 1967, was a renowned Nigerian fashion designer and entrepreneur. She is credited with popularizing traditional Yoruba textile designs and promoting Nigerian fashion on the global stage.
Ololade Oyelola, born in 1985, is a Nigerian-American actress and writer known for her roles in various television shows and films. She has used her platform to raise awareness about issues related to diversity and representation in the entertainment industry.
It is important to note that while these individuals have made significant contributions in their respective fields, the name Ololade continues to be widely used among the Yoruba people and those of Yoruba descent, carrying on the cultural significance and historical legacy associated with this beautiful name.
People
Ololade + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ololade 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
Ololade: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ololade?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 32 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ololade 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 10,711,073 US residents.
Is Ololade a common name?
We classify Ololade as "Very Rare". It ranks above 47.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 32 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ololade most popular?
The single biggest year for Ololade was 2005, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ololade is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Ololade a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ololade 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.
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.