Oluwateniola
A Yoruba given name meaning "God's wealth/crown is adorned".
Name Census estimates that about 95 living Americans carry the first name Oluwateniola. It is a predominantly female name (93.8% of registrations). The average person named Oluwateniola today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Oluwateniola births was 2012 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Oluwateniola. 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 Oluwateniola. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
95
~ 1 in 3,607,940 Americans
Peak year
2012
14 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2012 SSA rank
#11,865
Tracked since 2003
Gender
Gender distribution for Oluwateniola
Oluwateniola leans heavily female at 93.8% of total registrations, but 6 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Oluwateniola as a male name
- Ranked #11,865 in 2012
- 6 male births in 2012
- Peak: 2012 (6 births)
Oluwateniola as a female name
- Ranked #17,006 in 2024
- 5 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2018 (14 births)
Popularity
Oluwateniola: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Oluwateniola 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 69 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
Decades
Oluwateniola 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 Oluwateniola 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 Oluwateniola
The given name Oluwateniola has its origins in the Yoruba language, spoken primarily in southwestern Nigeria and parts of neighboring countries such as Benin and Togo. It is a compound word, formed from the combination of three distinct elements: "Olu," meaning "owner" or "lord," "Wa," meaning "to arrive" or "to come," and "Teniola," which can be translated as "the wealthy one."
The name Oluwateniola traces its roots back to the rich cultural heritage of the Yoruba people, whose traditions and belief systems have been shaped by centuries of history. It is believed to have emerged during the pre-colonial era, a time when the Yoruba kingdoms flourished and their influence spread across the region.
While the exact origins of the name are shrouded in the mists of time, it is believed to have been borne by individuals of note within Yoruba society. However, no specific historical references or ancient texts have been conclusively linked to the name's earliest usage.
The earliest recorded examples of individuals bearing the name Oluwateniola can be found in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, as Western record-keeping practices became more prevalent in the region. One notable figure was Oluwateniola Abina, a woman who played a pivotal role in a landmark legal case in the British colonial courts of Nigeria in the early 1900s, which challenged the authority of traditional rulers over women's rights.
Throughout history, the name Oluwateniola has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artists, and community leaders. Among them are Oluwateniola Ogunwale, a renowned Nigerian artist and sculptor whose works have been exhibited internationally; Oluwateniola Ajayi, a respected academic and author who has contributed significantly to the study of African literature; and Oluwateniola Adeyemi, a prominent figure in the Nigerian diaspora community in the United States, known for her philanthropic efforts and advocacy for education.
Additionally, Oluwateniola Olabisi was a pioneering Nigerian educator and women's rights activist in the mid-20th century, while Oluwateniola Ogunbiyi gained recognition as a talented musician and composer, preserving and promoting the rich musical traditions of the Yoruba culture.
People
Oluwateniola + last name combinations
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FAQ
Oluwateniola: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Oluwateniola?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 95 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Oluwateniola 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 3,607,940 US residents.
Is Oluwateniola a common name?
We classify Oluwateniola as "Very Rare". It ranks above 63.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 96 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Oluwateniola most popular?
The single biggest year for Oluwateniola was 2012, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Oluwateniola is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Oluwateniola a female name?
Yes, 93.8% of people registered as Oluwateniola in the SSA data are female. 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.