Oluwadurotimi
A Yoruba name meaning "The Lord's wealth crowns me".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Oluwadurotimi. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Oluwadurotimi today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Oluwadurotimi births was 2007 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Oluwadurotimi. 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 Oluwadurotimi with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Oluwadurotimi. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2007
6 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2007 SSA rank
#11,962
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Oluwadurotimi: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Oluwadurotimi 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 Oluwadurotimi 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 Oluwadurotimi
The name Oluwadurotimi finds its origins in the Yoruba language, spoken by the Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria and parts of neighboring countries like Benin and Togo. It is a compound name that combines the words "Oluwa" meaning "Lord" or "God," "duro" meaning "to stay" or "to abide," and "timi" meaning "to be honored" or "to be celebrated." Together, the name can be interpreted as "The Lord Who Stays and is Honored" or "God Who Dwells and is Praised."
The Yoruba people have a rich cultural heritage that dates back several centuries, and their naming traditions are deeply rooted in their traditional beliefs and values. Many Yoruba names, including Oluwadurotimi, reflect the importance of spirituality, reverence for a supreme being, and the belief in divine guidance and protection. The name is believed to invoke blessings and express gratitude to the divine for the gift of life and well-being.
While the exact origin of the name Oluwadurotimi is unclear, it is likely that it has been in use within Yoruba communities for several generations. However, there are no known historical records or ancient texts that specifically mention this name or its earliest recorded use. Nevertheless, the name's construction and meaning suggest that it is deeply connected to the Yoruba cultural and religious traditions.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Oluwadurotimi was Oluwadurotimi Adegbite, a Nigerian historian and academic who lived from 1922 to 2010. He was a professor of history at the University of Ibadan and made significant contributions to the study of Yoruba history and culture. Another notable figure was Oluwadurotimi Anisere, a Nigerian author and playwright who was born in 1941 and is known for works that explore Yoruba folklore and traditions.
In more recent times, the name Oluwadurotimi has been carried by individuals from various walks of life. Oluwadurotimi Awogboro, born in 1983, is a Nigerian football player who has played for various clubs in Nigeria and abroad. Oluwadurotimi Sokenu, born in 1988, is a Nigerian-American filmmaker and screenwriter who has directed several short films and music videos.
Oluwadurotimi Moloye, born in 1991, is a Nigerian entrepreneur and co-founder of Moove, a mobility fintech company that provides vehicle financing and logistics solutions in Africa. His company has gained significant recognition and has been backed by investors such as Uber and Google.
While these are just a few examples, the name Oluwadurotimi continues to be widely used within Yoruba communities and by individuals of Yoruba descent around the world. Its rich cultural significance and meaning have endured, reflecting the enduring influence of Yoruba traditions and the importance of spiritual beliefs in Nigerian society.
People
Oluwadurotimi + last name combinations
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FAQ
Oluwadurotimi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Oluwadurotimi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Oluwadurotimi 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 Oluwadurotimi a common name?
We classify Oluwadurotimi 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 Oluwadurotimi most popular?
The single biggest year for Oluwadurotimi was 2007, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Oluwadurotimi is about 19 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 Oluwadurotimi in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Oluwadurotimi a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Oluwadurotimi 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 Oluwadurotimi still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Oluwadurotimi 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 Oluwadurotimi 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 the name Oluwadurotimi?
Find out how many Americans are named Oluwadurotimi on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.