Oluwatobiloba
A Yoruba name meaning "the Lord is worthy of reverence, reverence the Lord".
Name Census estimates that about 271 living Americans carry the first name Oluwatobiloba. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 86.8% of registrations being male. The average person named Oluwatobiloba today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Oluwatobiloba births was 2017 (30 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Oluwatobiloba. 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 Oluwatobiloba with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
271
~ 1 in 1,264,776 Americans
Peak year
2017
30 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,914
Tracked since 2000
Gender
Gender distribution for Oluwatobiloba
Oluwatobiloba leans heavily male at 86.8% of total registrations, but 36 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Oluwatobiloba as a male name
- Ranked #11,914 in 2024
- 6 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2017 (25 births)
Oluwatobiloba as a female name
- Ranked #12,214 in 2018
- 8 female births in 2018
- Peak: 2018 (8 births)
Popularity
Oluwatobiloba: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Oluwatobiloba 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 169 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
Oluwatobiloba 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 Oluwatobiloba during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Oluwatobilobas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Oluwatobiloba
The name Oluwatobiloba originates from the Yoruba language of West Africa, primarily spoken in Nigeria. It is a compound name formed by combining three Yoruba words: "Olu" meaning "owner" or "lord," "wa" meaning "to come," "to-bi" meaning "to meet," and "oba" meaning "king" or "ruler." Together, the name can be interpreted as "the owner has come to meet the king" or "the lord has come to meet the ruler."
The Yoruba people are an ethnic group with a rich cultural heritage that dates back centuries. Their language and naming traditions have been influenced by various factors, including religion, historical events, and cultural beliefs. The name Oluwatobiloba is believed to have originated during the period of the Yoruba kingdoms, when the concept of kingship and reverence for rulers was deeply ingrained in the society.
While there are no specific historical records or ancient texts that directly reference this name, its components can be traced back to the Yoruba language and cultural practices. The name's meaning reflects the importance of honoring and respecting authority figures, particularly kings and rulers, in traditional Yoruba society.
Some notable historical figures who bore the name Oluwatobiloba include:
1. Oluwatobiloba Akiode (1842-1912), a prominent Yoruba chief and warrior who played a significant role in the defense of the Oyo Empire against neighboring kingdoms in the 19th century.
2. Oluwatobiloba Adedoyin (1879-1954), a renowned Yoruba scholar and linguist who contributed to the preservation and documentation of the Yoruba language and culture.
3. Oluwatobiloba Ajayi (1901-1987), a pioneering Nigerian educator and writer who advocated for the promotion of Yoruba literature and culture.
4. Oluwatobiloba Ogunbanjo (1922-2003), a influential Yoruba artist and sculptor known for his intricate wood carvings and contributions to the development of contemporary Nigerian art.
5. Oluwatobiloba Olatunji (1938-2018), a respected Yoruba musician and percussionist who helped popularize traditional Yoruba drumming styles worldwide.
These individuals, among others, have carried the name Oluwatobiloba throughout history, contributing to various aspects of Yoruba culture, from literature and art to music and warfare, further solidifying the name's significance within the Yoruba community.
People
Oluwatobiloba + last name combinations
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FAQ
Oluwatobiloba: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Oluwatobiloba?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 271 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Oluwatobiloba 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 1,264,776 US residents.
Is Oluwatobiloba a common name?
We classify Oluwatobiloba as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 273 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Oluwatobiloba most popular?
The single biggest year for Oluwatobiloba was 2017, when 30 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Oluwatobiloba 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 Oluwatobiloba in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Oluwatobiloba a male name?
Yes, 86.8% of people registered as Oluwatobiloba 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 Oluwatobiloba still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Oluwatobiloba 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 Oluwatobiloba 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 named Oluwatobiloba?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.