Olurotimi
Yoruba name meaning "The Lord's wealth stays with me".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Olurotimi. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Olurotimi today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Olurotimi births was 2005 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Olurotimi. 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 Olurotimi with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Olurotimi. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2005
6 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2005 SSA rank
#11,092
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Olurotimi: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Olurotimi 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 Olurotimi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Olurotimi
The given name Olurotimi is of Yoruba origin, an ethnic group predominantly found in southwestern Nigeria and parts of the Republic of Benin. The name dates back to the 15th century and is derived from the Yoruba words "Olu" meaning "owner" or "lord," and "rotimi" meaning "to stay with" or "to accompany." Olurotimi can be interpreted as "the lord or owner stays with me" or "the lord accompanies me."
The name Olurotimi is not found in any ancient texts or religious scriptures, but it has been recorded in historical records and accounts of the Yoruba people. One of the earliest known individuals with the name Olurotimi was Olurotimi Akinrele, a prominent Yoruba warrior and military leader who lived in the late 17th century. He played a significant role in defending the Oyo Empire against external threats and is remembered for his bravery and strategic military prowess.
Another notable figure with the name Olurotimi was Olurotimi Ajayi, a Yoruba trader and businessman who lived in the 19th century. He was instrumental in establishing trade routes between the Yoruba kingdoms and other West African regions, facilitating the exchange of goods and cultural traditions.
In the 20th century, Olurotimi Aworinde, a Nigerian lawyer and human rights activist, gained recognition for his work in promoting civil liberties and advocating for the rights of the underprivileged. He was born in 1920 and played a crucial role in shaping Nigeria's legal and political landscape during the post-colonial era.
Olurotimi Adetunji, born in 1946, is a renowned Nigerian artist and sculptor. His works, which often depict scenes from Yoruba mythology and culture, have been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world, earning him international acclaim.
Olurotimi Badero, born in 1960, is a Nigerian entrepreneur and business leader. He founded one of the largest conglomerates in West Africa, with interests spanning various industries, including finance, agriculture, and real estate. Badero is widely respected for his business acumen and contributions to economic development in the region.
While the name Olurotimi has its roots in the Yoruba culture, it has transcended its origin and is now used by people of various ethnicities and nationalities, particularly in Nigeria and other parts of West Africa. The name's meaning and historical significance continue to be celebrated and passed down through generations.
People
Olurotimi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Olurotimi 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
Olurotimi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Olurotimi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Olurotimi 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 Olurotimi a common name?
We classify Olurotimi 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 Olurotimi most popular?
The single biggest year for Olurotimi was 2005, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Olurotimi is about 21 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 Olurotimi in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Olurotimi a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Olurotimi 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 Olurotimi still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Olurotimi 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 Olurotimi 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 are called Olurotimi?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.