Oluwatofunmi
A Yoruba name meaning "The lord gives me addition or wealth".
Name Census estimates that about 63 living Americans carry the first name Oluwatofunmi. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 82.5% of registrations being female. The average person named Oluwatofunmi today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Oluwatofunmi births was 2016 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Oluwatofunmi. 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 Oluwatofunmi with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Oluwatofunmi. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
63
~ 1 in 5,440,545 Americans
Peak year
2016
16 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2016 SSA rank
#11,754
Tracked since 2008
Gender
Gender distribution for Oluwatofunmi
Oluwatofunmi leans heavily female at 82.5% of total registrations, but 11 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Oluwatofunmi as a male name
- Ranked #11,754 in 2016
- 6 male births in 2016
- Peak: 2016 (6 births)
Oluwatofunmi as a female name
- Ranked #17,780 in 2017
- 5 female births in 2017
- Peak: 2014 (12 births)
Popularity
Oluwatofunmi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Oluwatofunmi from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 53 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Oluwatofunmi 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 Oluwatofunmi 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 Oluwatofunmi
Oluwatofunmi is a Yoruba name originating from the Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria. The name is a combination of two Yoruba words, "Oluwa" meaning "God" and "tofunmi" meaning "has bestowed upon me." The name can be roughly translated to "God has bestowed upon me."
The Yoruba people have a rich cultural heritage dating back to the 11th century, and their naming traditions often reflect their beliefs and values. Oluwatofunmi, with its reference to God's blessings, is a name that conveys gratitude and reverence for the divine.
Historically, the name Oluwatofunmi has been documented in various Yoruba texts and oral traditions. It has been mentioned in Yoruba praise poetry, folklore, and religious literature, reflecting the importance of giving thanks to the Supreme Being in Yoruba culture.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Oluwatofunmi can be found in the 16th century, when it was used by a prominent Yoruba chief and military leader. Throughout the centuries, the name has been borne by various notable figures within the Yoruba community.
Among the notable individuals who have carried the name Oluwatofunmi throughout history are:
1. Oluwatofunmi Ogunlesi (1923-2003), a renowned Nigerian academic and linguist who contributed significantly to the study of the Yoruba language.
2. Oluwatofunmi Ajayi (born 1964), a Nigerian-American professional basketball player who played in the NBA for several teams in the 1980s and 1990s.
3. Oluwatofunmi Oredein (born 1978), a Nigerian-British writer and journalist known for her work exploring issues of identity, race, and culture.
4. Oluwatofunmi Ogunmefun (born 1985), a Nigerian actress and television personality who has appeared in several Nollywood films and TV shows.
5. Oluwatofunmi Adeleke (born 1992), a Nigerian singer and songwriter better known by her stage name Tofunmi, who has gained popularity in the Afrobeats music scene.
While the name Oluwatofunmi has its roots in the Yoruba culture, it has also gained recognition and popularity beyond its origins, with people of various backgrounds embracing the name and its meaning of divine blessings.
People
Oluwatofunmi + last name combinations
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FAQ
Oluwatofunmi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Oluwatofunmi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 63 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Oluwatofunmi 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 5,440,545 US residents.
Is Oluwatofunmi a common name?
We classify Oluwatofunmi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 57.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 63 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Oluwatofunmi most popular?
The single biggest year for Oluwatofunmi was 2016, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Oluwatofunmi is about 13 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 Oluwatofunmi in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Oluwatofunmi a female name?
Yes, 82.5% of people registered as Oluwatofunmi 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.
Is Oluwatofunmi still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Oluwatofunmi 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 Oluwatofunmi 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 Oluwatofunmi?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.