Oluwatomisin
Grace of God coming from the divine source.
Name Census estimates that about 193 living Americans carry the first name Oluwatomisin. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 67.2% of registrations being female. The average person named Oluwatomisin today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Oluwatomisin births was 2012 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Oluwatomisin. 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 Oluwatomisin with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
193
~ 1 in 1,775,929 Americans
Peak year
2012
22 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2016 SSA rank
#8,629
Tracked since 2001
Gender
Gender distribution for Oluwatomisin
Oluwatomisin is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 195 total registrations, 64 (32.8%) were male and 131 (67.2%) were female.
Oluwatomisin as a male name
- Ranked #8,629 in 2016
- 9 male births in 2016
- Peak: 2012 (12 births)
Oluwatomisin as a female name
- Ranked #15,120 in 2019
- 6 female births in 2019
- Peak: 2015 (13 births)
Popularity
Oluwatomisin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Oluwatomisin 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 126 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
Oluwatomisin 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 Oluwatomisin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Oluwatomisins live
Origin
Meaning and history of Oluwatomisin
The name Oluwatomisin originates from the Yoruba language spoken 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," "tomi" meaning "wealth" or "prosperity," and "sin" meaning "to sink" or "to immerse." Together, the name can be interpreted as "God immersed in wealth" or "God's prosperity."
The earliest known use of the name Oluwatomisin can be traced back to the 19th century in the Yoruba-speaking regions of present-day Nigeria. It was often given to children as a way of expressing gratitude to God for bestowing blessings and prosperity upon the family or community.
In the historical records, one of the earliest notable individuals to bear the name was Oluwatomisin Adegoke, a pioneering Yoruba educator and writer who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He played a significant role in promoting literacy and education among the Yoruba people.
Another prominent figure was Oluwatomisin Ayinla, a renowned Yoruba musician and composer who gained popularity in the 1970s and 1980s. His music celebrated Yoruba culture and traditions, and he is regarded as a pioneer of the Apala genre of music.
In the 20th century, Oluwatomisin Odumosu was a respected Nigerian academic and scholar who made significant contributions to the study of Yoruba language and literature. He authored several books and articles on the subject and served as a professor at various universities.
Oluwatomisin Ogunlesi, born in 1923, was a distinguished Nigerian lawyer and judge who served as the Chief Justice of the Federal Republic of Nigeria from 1979 to 1983. He played a crucial role in shaping the country's legal system and upholding the rule of law.
Oluwatomisin Ajibola, born in 1934, was a Nigerian jurist and diplomat who served as a judge on the International Court of Justice from 1991 to 2004. He was also actively involved in the promotion of human rights and the peaceful resolution of conflicts.
While these are just a few examples, the name Oluwatomisin has been borne by many notable individuals throughout history, reflecting its deep roots and cultural significance within the Yoruba community.
People
Oluwatomisin + last name combinations
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FAQ
Oluwatomisin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Oluwatomisin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 193 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Oluwatomisin 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 1,775,929 US residents.
Is Oluwatomisin a common name?
We classify Oluwatomisin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 195 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Oluwatomisin most popular?
The single biggest year for Oluwatomisin was 2012, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Oluwatomisin is about 15 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 Oluwatomisin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Oluwatomisin a female name?
Yes, 67.2% of people registered as Oluwatomisin 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 Oluwatomisin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Oluwatomisin 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 Oluwatomisin 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 have the name Oluwatomisin?
See how many people have the name Oluwatomisin on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.