Oluwafolajimi
A Yoruba name meaning "the Almighty deserves to be praised".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Oluwafolajimi. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Oluwafolajimi today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Oluwafolajimi births was 2014 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Oluwafolajimi. 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 Oluwafolajimi with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Oluwafolajimi. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2014
5 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2014 SSA rank
#13,491
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Oluwafolajimi: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Oluwafolajimi 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 Oluwafolajimi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Oluwafolajimi
The given name Oluwafolajimi originates from the Yoruba language, spoken primarily in southwestern Nigeria and neighboring regions of West Africa. The name is a combination of several Yoruba words, reflecting the cultural and linguistic richness of the Yoruba people.
Oluwafolajimi can be broken down into several components: "Oluwa" means "God" or "Lord," "Fola" means "to honor," and "Jimi" is a shortened form of "Jimo," which means "to embrace" or "to encompass." Together, the name roughly translates to "God honors and embraces me" or "One who is honored and embraced by God."
The earliest records of the name Oluwafolajimi can be traced back to the 18th and 19th centuries in the Yoruba-speaking regions of present-day Nigeria. During this period, the name was likely given to children as a symbol of gratitude and reverence for divine blessings and protection.
While not explicitly mentioned in ancient texts or religious scriptures, the name carries a spiritual and cultural significance rooted in the traditional beliefs and practices of the Yoruba people.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Oluwafolajimi:
1. Oluwafolajimi Akindeko (born c. 1910), a renowned Nigerian artist and sculptor known for his intricate woodcarvings depicting Yoruba culture and mythology.
2. Oluwafolajimi Akinola (1925-1998), a Nigerian politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Education and later as the Nigerian Ambassador to the United States in the 1970s.
3. Oluwafolajimi Ojo (1936-2012), a Nigerian writer and academic who made significant contributions to the study of African literature and languages.
4. Oluwafolajimi Ogunlesi (born 1953), a prominent Nigerian businessman and philanthropist, who has held leadership positions in various organizations, including the Nigerian Economic Summit Group.
5. Oluwafolajimi Adegoke (born 1978), a Nigerian-American football player who played in the National Football League (NFL) for several teams, including the Miami Dolphins and the Houston Texans.
These individuals, spanning various fields such as art, politics, literature, business, and sports, have carried the name Oluwafolajimi with pride and have contributed to the cultural and societal fabric of their respective communities.
People
Oluwafolajimi + last name combinations
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FAQ
Oluwafolajimi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Oluwafolajimi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Oluwafolajimi 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Oluwafolajimi a common name?
We classify Oluwafolajimi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Oluwafolajimi most popular?
The single biggest year for Oluwafolajimi was 2014, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Oluwafolajimi 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 Oluwafolajimi in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Oluwafolajimi a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Oluwafolajimi 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 Oluwafolajimi still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Oluwafolajimi 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 Oluwafolajimi 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 Oluwafolajimi?
See how many Americans are named Oluwafolajimi on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.