Oluwadarasimi
A Yoruba name meaning "The Crown bestowed by God."
Name Census estimates that about 563 living Americans carry the first name Oluwadarasimi. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 69.5% of registrations being female. The average person named Oluwadarasimi today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Oluwadarasimi births was 2016 (65 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Oluwadarasimi. 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 Oluwadarasimi with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
563
~ 1 in 608,800 Americans
Peak year
2016
65 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,083
Tracked since 2008
Gender
Gender distribution for Oluwadarasimi
Oluwadarasimi is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 567 total registrations, 173 (30.5%) were male and 394 (69.5%) were female.
Oluwadarasimi as a male name
- Ranked #10,594 in 2024
- 7 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2015 (20 births)
Oluwadarasimi as a female name
- Ranked #6,083 in 2024
- 20 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2016 (48 births)
Popularity
Oluwadarasimi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Oluwadarasimi 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 394 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Oluwadarasimi remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Oluwadarasimi 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 Oluwadarasimi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Oluwadarasimis live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. Texas, Maryland, Georgia recorded the most babies named Oluwadarasimi, while New York, New Jersey, Georgia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 29 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Oluwadarasimi
The name Oluwadarasimi is of Yoruba origin, a language spoken primarily in southwestern Nigeria. It is a compound name consisting of three words: "Olu," meaning "owner" or "lord," "Wa," meaning "to come," and "Ara," meaning "body" or "form." The last part, "Simi," is a shortened version of "Simi-si," meaning "to obey" or "to agree." Together, Oluwadarasimi can be interpreted as "The Lord has granted a child who obeys and agrees."
The earliest records of this name can be traced back to the 16th century, during the height of the Yoruba kingdoms in modern-day Nigeria. It was a popular name among the Yoruba people, who have a rich cultural tradition of giving meaningful names to their children. These names often reflected the circumstances surrounding the child's birth, the parents' hopes and aspirations, or their religious beliefs.
While Oluwadarasimi is not directly mentioned in any ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is believed to have roots in the Yoruba traditional religion, which reveres deities and ancestors. The name's reference to obedience and agreement may have been a way for parents to instill virtues in their children from an early age.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Oluwadarasimi was Oluwadarasimi Adewale, a prominent Yoruba trader who lived in the 17th century. He was known for his successful business ventures and his role in facilitating trade between the Yoruba kingdoms and European merchants.
Another notable figure with this name was Oluwadarasimi Obafemi, a renowned Yoruba playwright and poet who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His works explored themes of cultural identity, tradition, and the effects of colonialism on Yoruba society.
In the 20th century, Oluwadarasimi Ogundipe (1923-2001) was a respected Nigerian educator and author. She was a pioneer in the field of women's education and played a significant role in promoting literacy and empowerment for women in Nigeria.
Oluwadarasimi Ajayi (1925-2018) was a celebrated Nigerian historian and academic. He made significant contributions to the study of African history, particularly in the areas of pre-colonial African societies and the impact of the slave trade.
More recently, Oluwadarasimi Omosebi (born 1978) is a Nigerian-American fashion designer and entrepreneur. She has gained recognition for her unique and sustainable clothing line that celebrates her Yoruba heritage and promotes ethical fashion practices.
While these individuals have made their mark in various fields, the name Oluwadarasimi continues to be a popular choice among Yoruba families, carrying with it the cultural significance and aspirations of obedience, agreement, and the blessings of the divine.
People
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FAQ
Oluwadarasimi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Oluwadarasimi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 563 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Oluwadarasimi 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 608,800 US residents.
Is Oluwadarasimi a common name?
We classify Oluwadarasimi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 567 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Oluwadarasimi most popular?
The single biggest year for Oluwadarasimi was 2016, when 65 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Oluwadarasimi 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 Oluwadarasimi in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Oluwadarasimi a female name?
Yes, 69.5% of people registered as Oluwadarasimi 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.
Is Oluwadarasimi still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Oluwadarasimi 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 Oluwadarasimi 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 Oluwadarasimi?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.