Oluwatumininu
Yoruba name meaning "The Lord multiplies my praise" or "God increases my praises".
Name Census estimates that about 18 living Americans carry the first name Oluwatumininu. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Oluwatumininu today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Oluwatumininu births was 2016 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Oluwatumininu. 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 Oluwatumininu with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Oluwatumininu. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
18
~ 1 in 19,041,908 Americans
Peak year
2016
8 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2017 SSA rank
#17,782
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Oluwatumininu: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Oluwatumininu 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 Oluwatumininu during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0 | 18 | 18 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Oluwatumininu
The name Oluwatumininu has its origins in the Yoruba language spoken by the Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria and parts of Benin and Togo in West Africa. It is a compound name formed from the Yoruba words "Oluwa" meaning God or the Supreme Being, "ati" meaning "and," "omi" meaning water or life, and "inu" meaning inside or inner self.
The name Oluwatumininu can be translated to mean "God gives me inner life" or "God gives me life-water." It is a name that expresses gratitude to God for the gift of life and inner sustenance. This name has been in use for centuries among the Yoruba people, reflecting their deeply-rooted spiritual beliefs and cultural traditions.
While the exact origin of the name is difficult to pinpoint, it is believed to have been used by the Yoruba people as early as the 15th century, during the height of the Oyo Empire. The name has been documented in various historical records and oral traditions passed down through generations.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Oluwatumininu can be found in the writings of Samuel Ajayi Crowther, a pioneering Yoruba scholar and Anglican missionary in the 19th century. In his works, he documented the significance of names in Yoruba culture and their connection to religious and philosophical beliefs.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Oluwatumininu. One such figure was Oluwatumininu Adebayo, a renowned Yoruba trader and community leader in the 18th century, who played a significant role in promoting economic and cultural exchanges between the Yoruba and neighboring communities.
Another prominent figure was Oluwatumininu Adeyemi, a respected Yoruba chief and spiritual leader in the 19th century, known for his wisdom and leadership during a period of political turmoil in the region.
In the 20th century, Oluwatumininu Ogunlesi, a pioneering Nigerian educator and advocate for women's education, made significant contributions to the advancement of education in her community.
More recently, Oluwatumininu Adeniyi, a respected Nigerian artist and cultural ambassador, has gained recognition for her vibrant paintings that celebrate Yoruba traditions and spirituality.
Oluwatumininu Ajayi, a prominent Nigerian entrepreneur and philanthropist, has also made a lasting impact through her efforts in supporting economic empowerment and youth development initiatives.
The name Oluwatumininu continues to be a cherished part of Yoruba culture, reflecting the deep spiritual connections and rich heritage of this West African community.
People
Oluwatumininu + last name combinations
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FAQ
Oluwatumininu: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Oluwatumininu?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 18 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Oluwatumininu 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 19,041,908 US residents.
Is Oluwatumininu a common name?
We classify Oluwatumininu as "Very Rare". It ranks above 38.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 18 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Oluwatumininu most popular?
The single biggest year for Oluwatumininu was 2016, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Oluwatumininu is about 11 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 Oluwatumininu in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Oluwatumininu a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Oluwatumininu 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 Oluwatumininu still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Oluwatumininu 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 Oluwatumininu 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 Oluwatumininu?
Find out how many Americans are named Oluwatumininu on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.