Oluwatomiwa
A Yoruba name meaning "the glory or wealth that God bestows."
Name Census estimates that about 71 living Americans carry the first name Oluwatomiwa. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Oluwatomiwa today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Oluwatomiwa births was 2014 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Oluwatomiwa. 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 Oluwatomiwa with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Oluwatomiwa. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
71
~ 1 in 4,827,526 Americans
Peak year
2014
11 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2021 SSA rank
#11,754
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Oluwatomiwa: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Oluwatomiwa 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 45 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
Oluwatomiwa 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 Oluwatomiwa 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 Oluwatomiwa
The name Oluwatomiwa originated from the Yoruba language, spoken predominantly in southwestern Nigeria and parts of Benin and Togo. It is a compound name derived from the elements "Oluwa," meaning "Lord" or "God," and "tomiwa," meaning "my wealth" or "my affluence." The name can be translated to mean "God is my wealth" or "God is my abundance."
The name's origins can be traced back to the traditional Yoruba belief system, which reveres a supreme being known as Olodumare or Olorun. The Yoruba people have a rich cultural heritage that values spirituality, community, and the significance of names. Oluwatomiwa reflects the importance placed on attributing one's prosperity and blessings to the divine source.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Oluwatomiwa can be found in the historical literature and oral traditions of the Yoruba people. It is believed to have been in use for centuries, with some sources suggesting its usage as early as the 16th century during the reign of the Oyo Empire, a prominent Yoruba kingdom.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Oluwatomiwa. One such figure is Oluwatomiwa Akinjobi (1908-1988), a renowned Nigerian educator and administrator who played a significant role in the development of education in his country. Another notable bearer of the name is Oluwatomiwa Oladele (1923-2002), a celebrated Nigerian artist and sculptor whose works celebrated Yoruba culture and traditions.
In the realm of literature, Oluwatomiwa Ogunshile (1920-1976) was a prominent Nigerian poet and playwright, known for his contributions to the development of Yoruba literature. Additionally, Oluwatomiwa Asaolu (1935-2018) was a respected Nigerian politician and diplomat, serving as a member of the Nigerian Senate and later as the country's ambassador to several nations.
Another noteworthy figure is Oluwatomiwa Adebayo (1945-2010), a Nigerian entrepreneur and philanthropist who founded one of the largest conglomerates in West Africa. His contributions to economic development and charitable initiatives left a lasting impact on his community and country.
These individuals, spanning various fields and eras, have carried the name Oluwatomiwa with distinction, embodying the cultural significance and meaning associated with it.
People
Oluwatomiwa + last name combinations
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FAQ
Oluwatomiwa: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Oluwatomiwa?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 71 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Oluwatomiwa 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 4,827,526 US residents.
Is Oluwatomiwa a common name?
We classify Oluwatomiwa as "Very Rare". It ranks above 59.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 72 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Oluwatomiwa most popular?
The single biggest year for Oluwatomiwa was 2014, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Oluwatomiwa 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 Oluwatomiwa in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Oluwatomiwa a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Oluwatomiwa 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 Oluwatomiwa still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Oluwatomiwa 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 Oluwatomiwa 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 Oluwatomiwa as a first name?
You can see how many people share the name Oluwatomiwa on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.