Oluwapelumi
A Yoruba name meaning "the work of God favours me or is with me".
Name Census estimates that about 36 living Americans carry the first name Oluwapelumi. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 69.4% of registrations being male. The average person named Oluwapelumi today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Oluwapelumi births was 2004 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Oluwapelumi. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Oluwapelumi. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
36
~ 1 in 9,520,954 Americans
Peak year
2004
10 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2016 SSA rank
#13,655
Tracked since 2002
Gender
Gender distribution for Oluwapelumi
Oluwapelumi is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 36 total registrations, 25 (69.4%) were male and 11 (30.6%) were female.
Oluwapelumi as a male name
- Ranked #13,655 in 2016
- 5 male births in 2016
- Peak: 2003 (5 births)
Oluwapelumi as a female name
- Ranked #18,097 in 2004
- 5 female births in 2004
- Peak: 2002 (6 births)
Popularity
Oluwapelumi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Oluwapelumi from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 21 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Oluwapelumi remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Oluwapelumi 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 Oluwapelumi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Oluwapelumi
The name Oluwapelumi originates from the Yoruba language, spoken primarily in southwestern Nigeria and parts of neighboring countries like Benin and Togo. It is a compound name formed by combining the Yoruba words "Oluwa" meaning "Lord" or "God," and "pelumi" meaning "gratitude" or "thankfulness."
The Yoruba people have a rich cultural heritage dating back centuries, and their naming traditions often reflect their religious beliefs and values. In this case, Oluwapelumi is believed to express gratitude to God or the divine, possibly given to a child as a way of expressing appreciation for their birth or as a prayer for a blessed life.
While it is difficult to pinpoint the exact origin or first recorded use of the name Oluwapelumi, it is believed to have emerged within the Yoruba culture several centuries ago. It has been found in historical records and oral traditions passed down through generations, but its earliest documented use is unclear.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have borne the name Oluwapelumi, although many of them may not have achieved widespread fame outside of their local communities or regions. One notable person with this name was Oluwapelumi Ogunmolu (1920-1998), a Nigerian educator and women's rights activist who played a significant role in promoting education and empowerment for women in her country.
Another individual with the name Oluwapelumi was Oluwapelumi Ayoade (1932-2011), a Nigerian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Nigerian House of Representatives from 1959 to 1966. He was also a prominent figure in the Nigerian independence movement and played a role in the country's transition to self-governance.
Oluwapelumi Adedeji (born 1978) is a contemporary Nigerian author and playwright, known for her works that explore themes of identity, culture, and social issues within the Nigerian and African diaspora communities.
Oluwapelumi Oluwasegun (born 1985) is a Nigerian-born British entrepreneur and technology executive, who co-founded a successful software company based in London.
Oluwapelumi Adegbite (born 1991) is a Nigerian-American athlete and Olympic sprinter, who has represented Nigeria in several international competitions and won medals at the Commonwealth Games and African Championships.
It is important to note that while these individuals have achieved varying levels of recognition, the name Oluwapelumi has been used by countless individuals throughout history, often within the context of their local communities and cultural traditions.
People
Oluwapelumi + last name combinations
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FAQ
Oluwapelumi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Oluwapelumi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 36 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Oluwapelumi 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 9,520,954 US residents.
Is Oluwapelumi a common name?
We classify Oluwapelumi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 49.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 36 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Oluwapelumi most popular?
The single biggest year for Oluwapelumi was 2004, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Oluwapelumi is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Oluwapelumi a male name?
Yes, 69.4% of people registered as Oluwapelumi 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.
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.