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Oluwajomiloju

A Yoruba name meaning "God nourishes, sustains or caters for me".

Name Census estimates that about 68 living Americans carry the first name Oluwajomiloju. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 57.4% of registrations being male. The average person named Oluwajomiloju today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Oluwajomiloju births was 2016 (18 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Oluwajomiloju. 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 Oluwajomiloju with official rankings and popularity over time.

Key insights

  • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Oluwajomiloju. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.

People living today

68

~ 1 in 5,040,505 Americans

Peak year

2016

18 babies that year

Average age

10

years old

2023 SSA rank

#11,870

Tracked since 2012

Gender

Gender distribution for Oluwajomiloju

Oluwajomiloju is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 68 total registrations, 39 (57.4%) were male and 29 (42.6%) were female.

57% male
43% female
Male39 (57.4%)Female29 (42.6%)

Oluwajomiloju as a male name

  • Ranked #11,870 in 2023
  • 6 male births in 2023
  • Peak: 2016 (12 births)

Oluwajomiloju as a female name

  • Ranked #12,213 in 2018
  • 8 female births in 2018
  • Peak: 2014 (10 births)

Popularity

Oluwajomiloju: popularity over time

The SSA tracks Oluwajomiloju from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 62 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

MaleFemale
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Decades

Oluwajomiloju 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 Oluwajomiloju during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
2010s332962
2020s606

Geography

Where Oluwajomilojus live

Origin

Meaning and history of Oluwajomiloju

The given name Oluwajomiloju originates from the Yoruba language spoken in southwestern Nigeria and neighboring regions of West Africa. The name can be traced back to the traditional Yoruba culture, which has a rich history spanning several centuries.

Oluwajomiloju is a compound name formed by combining several Yoruba words. The first part, "Oluwa," is a term that refers to God or the Supreme Being in the Yoruba belief system. The second part, "jo," means "to pull" or "to draw," while "miloju" means "my eyes." Thus, the name Oluwajomiloju can be interpreted as "God has pulled or drawn my eyes," or "God has opened my eyes."

This name likely originated from the traditional Yoruba practice of giving names that express gratitude, invoke blessings, or reflect the circumstances surrounding a child's birth. In this case, Oluwajomiloju may have been given to a child whose birth was seen as a gift from God, or who was born after a long period of waiting or difficulty.

While there are no specific mentions of the name Oluwajomiloju in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is deeply rooted in the Yoruba cultural and spiritual traditions. The earliest recorded examples of individuals bearing this name can be found in historical records and genealogical accounts from the 18th and 19th centuries in the region now known as southwestern Nigeria.

One notable individual with the name Oluwajomiloju was Oluwajomiloju Akinsemoyin, a prominent Yoruba chief and leader in the town of Ede, who lived in the late 19th century. He was known for his wisdom, diplomacy, and efforts to maintain peace and stability in his community.

Another historical figure named Oluwajomiloju was Oluwajomiloju Ajibola, a renowned traditional healer and herbalist from the town of Iwo, who lived in the early 20th century. He was highly respected for his knowledge of traditional Yoruba medicine and his ability to treat various ailments.

In the realm of Yoruba arts and culture, Oluwajomiloju Adebayo was a celebrated musician and vocalist in the mid-20th century. He was known for his mastery of traditional Yoruba musical instruments and his powerful vocal performances.

Oluwajomiloju Adekunle was a prominent educator and advocate for Yoruba language and culture in the late 20th century. He dedicated his life to preserving and promoting the rich heritage of the Yoruba people through his teaching and writing.

Oluwajomiloju Olatunde was a skilled craftsperson and artist who specialized in traditional Yoruba woodcarving and textile dyeing techniques. Her works were widely recognized and exhibited both locally and internationally in the latter half of the 20th century.

People

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FAQ

Oluwajomiloju: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Oluwajomiloju?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 68 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Oluwajomiloju 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 5,040,505 US residents.

Is Oluwajomiloju a common name?

We classify Oluwajomiloju as "Very Rare". It ranks above 58.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 68 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Oluwajomiloju most popular?

The single biggest year for Oluwajomiloju was 2016, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Oluwajomiloju 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 Oluwajomiloju in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.

Is Oluwajomiloju a male name?

Yes, 57.4% of people registered as Oluwajomiloju 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 Oluwajomiloju still being used today?

Yes. The SSA still recorded Oluwajomiloju 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 Oluwajomiloju 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 common is the name Oluwajomiloju?

Want to know how many people have the name Oluwajomiloju? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.

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