Oluwaferanmi
Gift from the Lord who loves and crowns.
Name Census estimates that about 148 living Americans carry the first name Oluwaferanmi. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 79.2% of registrations being male. The average person named Oluwaferanmi today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Oluwaferanmi births was 2016 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Oluwaferanmi. 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 Oluwaferanmi with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
148
~ 1 in 2,315,908 Americans
Peak year
2016
17 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,762
Tracked since 2004
Gender
Gender distribution for Oluwaferanmi
Oluwaferanmi is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 149 total registrations, 118 (79.2%) were male and 31 (20.8%) were female.
Oluwaferanmi as a male name
- Ranked #8,762 in 2024
- 9 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2015 (14 births)
Oluwaferanmi as a female name
- Ranked #13,139 in 2021
- 7 female births in 2021
- Peak: 2016 (7 births)
Popularity
Oluwaferanmi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Oluwaferanmi 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 101 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Oluwaferanmi remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Oluwaferanmi 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 Oluwaferanmi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Oluwaferanmis live
Origin
Meaning and history of Oluwaferanmi
The name Oluwaferanmi originates from the Yoruba language spoken by the Yoruba people of West Africa, primarily in modern-day Nigeria. It is a compound name derived from the words "Oluwa" meaning "Lord" or "God," "fe" meaning "love," and "ranmi" meaning "for me." The name roughly translates to "God loves me" or "God's love for me."
Oluwaferanmi is a popular name among the Yoruba people, who have a rich cultural heritage and a strong tradition of naming children with meaningful names that reflect their beliefs, values, and aspirations. The name is often given to children as a way of expressing gratitude to God for the gift of a child and as a reminder of God's love and protection.
The earliest known recorded instance of the name Oluwaferanmi dates back to the 19th century, although it is likely that the name was in use among the Yoruba people for much longer. One of the earliest documented individuals with the name Oluwaferanmi was Oluwaferanmi Ajayi, a prominent Yoruba chief who lived in the late 19th century.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Oluwaferanmi. One such individual was Oluwaferanmi Ogungbe (1930-2019), a Nigerian academic and linguist who made significant contributions to the study of the Yoruba language and culture. Another notable figure was Oluwaferanmi Awolowo (1909-1987), a Nigerian politician and statesman who played a pivotal role in the country's independence movement and served as the first Premier of the Western Region of Nigeria.
Other notable individuals with the name Oluwaferanmi include Oluwaferanmi Okikiolu, a Nigerian writer and playwright who was born in 1935, and Oluwaferanmi Balogun, a Nigerian entrepreneur and business leader born in the 20th century. Additionally, Oluwaferanmi Adebanjo, a Nigerian religious leader and cleric, has been a prominent figure in the Christian community in recent decades.
While the name Oluwaferanmi has its roots in the Yoruba culture and language, it has gained popularity beyond the Yoruba community and is now used by people of various ethnic and cultural backgrounds, especially in Nigeria and other parts of West Africa. The name continues to be a cherished symbol of faith, love, and gratitude among those who bear it.
People
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FAQ
Oluwaferanmi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Oluwaferanmi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 148 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Oluwaferanmi 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 2,315,908 US residents.
Is Oluwaferanmi a common name?
We classify Oluwaferanmi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 149 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Oluwaferanmi most popular?
The single biggest year for Oluwaferanmi was 2016, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Oluwaferanmi is about 10 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 Oluwaferanmi in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Oluwaferanmi a male name?
Yes, 79.2% of people registered as Oluwaferanmi 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 Oluwaferanmi still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Oluwaferanmi 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 Oluwaferanmi 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 named Oluwaferanmi?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.