Oluwadamilare
A feminine Yoruba name meaning "Wealthiness accompanies me from God".
Name Census estimates that about 140 living Americans carry the first name Oluwadamilare. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Oluwadamilare today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Oluwadamilare births was 2019 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Oluwadamilare. 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 Oluwadamilare with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
140
~ 1 in 2,448,245 Americans
Peak year
2019
15 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,593
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Oluwadamilare: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Oluwadamilare 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 93 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Oluwadamilare 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 Oluwadamilare during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Oluwadamilares live
Origin
Meaning and history of Oluwadamilare
The name Oluwadamilare originates from the Yoruba language, which is predominantly spoken in southwestern Nigeria and parts of Benin and Togo. It is a compound name formed by combining the words "Oluwa" (meaning "Lord" or "God"), "dami" (meaning "bestow" or "grant"), and "lare" (meaning "wealth" or "prosperity").
The name Oluwadamilare is believed to have its roots in the traditional Yoruba religion, which reveres the supreme being known as Olodumare or Olorun. It is often given to children as a way of expressing gratitude to God for bestowing wealth and prosperity upon the family. The name has been in use among the Yoruba people for centuries, though its exact origin remains uncertain.
While there are no definitive historical records of the name's first appearance, it is likely that Oluwadamilare was used as a personal name during the height of the Yoruba kingdoms, such as the Oyo Empire and the Ijebu Kingdom, which flourished between the 16th and 19th centuries. These kingdoms were known for their rich cultural traditions and their worship of deities associated with various aspects of life, including wealth and prosperity.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Oluwadamilare. One of the earliest recorded examples is Oluwadamilare Ogunmola (c. 1820-1890), a prominent Yoruba trader and philanthropist who lived in the 19th century. He was known for his generosity and for supporting the education of children in his community.
Another famous bearer of the name was Oluwadamilare Akinsanya (1875-1942), a Nigerian educator and community leader who played a significant role in promoting literacy and education in the early 20th century. He founded several schools and worked tirelessly to improve educational opportunities for children in his region.
In the realm of sports, Oluwadamilare Ogunlana (born 1982) is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as a defender for various clubs in Nigeria and Europe, including Shooting Stars FC and Dynamo Kyiv.
The name Oluwadamilare has also been carried by notable figures in the arts and entertainment industry. Oluwadamilare Adegoke (born 1978) is a Nigerian actor and filmmaker who has appeared in numerous Nollywood productions and has directed several critically acclaimed films.
Lastly, Oluwadamilare Ogunbiyi (born 1992) is a Nigerian-American writer and poet whose works explore themes of identity, diaspora, and social justice. Her debut poetry collection, "The Daughters of the Soil," received widespread acclaim and was nominated for several literary awards.
People
Oluwadamilare + last name combinations
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FAQ
Oluwadamilare: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Oluwadamilare?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 140 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Oluwadamilare 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 2,448,245 US residents.
Is Oluwadamilare a common name?
We classify Oluwadamilare as "Very Rare". It ranks above 69.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 141 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Oluwadamilare most popular?
The single biggest year for Oluwadamilare was 2019, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Oluwadamilare is about 12 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 Oluwadamilare in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Oluwadamilare a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Oluwadamilare 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 Oluwadamilare still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Oluwadamilare 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 Oluwadamilare 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 have Oluwadamilare as a first name?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people share the name Oluwadamilare at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.