Oluwakayode
The wealth of God surrounds him; a name of Yoruba origin.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Oluwakayode. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Oluwakayode today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Oluwakayode births was 2014 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Oluwakayode. 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 Oluwakayode with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Oluwakayode. 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
#13,493
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Oluwakayode: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Oluwakayode 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 Oluwakayode 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 Oluwakayode
The name Oluwakayode is a Yoruba name originating from Nigeria, West Africa. It is a compound name formed by combining the words "Oluwa" meaning "Lord" and "Kayode" meaning "he had a corona." Together, the name translates to "The Lord had a corona" or "God's crown."
This name has its roots in the Yoruba culture and tradition, which has a rich history dating back several centuries. The Yoruba people are one of the largest ethnic groups in Nigeria, known for their vibrant cultural practices and belief systems.
While the exact origin of the name Oluwakayode is unclear, it is believed to have been in use for several centuries among the Yoruba people. The name may have been inspired by religious or spiritual beliefs, as many Yoruba names often carry meanings related to deities, ancestral figures, or spiritual concepts.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Oluwakayode can be found in the writings of the renowned Yoruba author and playwright, Hubert Ogunde, who lived from 1916 to 1990. His works often featured characters with traditional Yoruba names, reflecting the cultural richness of his homeland.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have carried the name Oluwakayode. One such figure was Oluwakayode Ajayi (1933-2010), a Nigerian writer and academic who made significant contributions to the field of African literature and cultural studies.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Oluwakayode Abiodun Diya (born 1944), a Nigerian military officer who served as the Chief of General Staff of the Nigerian Armed Forces from 1993 to 1997.
In the realm of sports, Oluwakayode Olajubu (born 1982) is a Nigerian football player who has represented his country at various international competitions.
Oluwakayode Adewumi (born 1976) is a Nigerian-American chess player and author, known for his remarkable chess achievements and his work in promoting the game among underprivileged communities.
Lastly, Oluwakayode Adeleye (born 1989) is a Nigerian-American football player who has played in the National Football League (NFL) for several teams, including the Baltimore Ravens and the Atlanta Falcons.
These individuals, spanning various fields and time periods, demonstrate the rich history and diversity associated with the name Oluwakayode, a name that continues to hold cultural significance in the Yoruba community and beyond.
People
Oluwakayode + last name combinations
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FAQ
Oluwakayode: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Oluwakayode?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Oluwakayode 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 Oluwakayode a common name?
We classify Oluwakayode 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 Oluwakayode most popular?
The single biggest year for Oluwakayode was 2014, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Oluwakayode 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 Oluwakayode in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Oluwakayode a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Oluwakayode 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 Oluwakayode still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Oluwakayode 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 Oluwakayode 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 Oluwakayode?
You can see how many Americans are named Oluwakayode on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.