Oreofeoluwa
A Yoruba name meaning "It is the gift of God's blessings".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Oreofeoluwa. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 54.5% of registrations being male. The average person named Oreofeoluwa today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Oreofeoluwa births was 2018 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Oreofeoluwa. 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 Oreofeoluwa with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Oreofeoluwa. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2018
6 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2018 SSA rank
#11,766
Tracked since 2016
Gender
Gender distribution for Oreofeoluwa
Oreofeoluwa is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 11 total registrations, 6 (54.5%) were male and 5 (45.5%) were female.
Oreofeoluwa as a male name
- Ranked #11,766 in 2018
- 6 male births in 2018
- Peak: 2018 (6 births)
Oreofeoluwa as a female name
- Ranked #18,178 in 2016
- 5 female births in 2016
- Peak: 2016 (5 births)
Popularity
Oreofeoluwa: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Oreofeoluwa 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 Oreofeoluwa 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 | 6 | 5 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Oreofeoluwa
The name Oreofeoluwa is of Yoruba origin, a language spoken by the Yoruba people of West Africa, particularly in present-day Nigeria. The name can be traced back to the 16th century or earlier, during the height of the Oyo Empire, a powerful Yoruba kingdom that dominated the region.
Oreofeoluwa is a compound word derived from the Yoruba words "ore," meaning "friend" or "companion," "oluwa," meaning "the Lord" or "God," and "fe," meaning "to love" or "to like." Thus, the name can be interpreted as "a friend who loves God" or "a companion who loves the Lord."
While the name's exact origin is uncertain, it is believed to have been influenced by the spread of Christianity in the region during the 16th and 17th centuries. Some scholars suggest that the name may have been derived from the Bible or influenced by Christian teachings, as the Yoruba people embraced Christianity alongside their traditional beliefs.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Oreofeoluwa can be found in the historical records of the Oyo Empire, where it was likely given to children born during this period of religious and cultural exchange.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Oreofeoluwa, although records from earlier centuries are scarce. One of the earliest known individuals was Oreofeoluwa Akinmoyede, a prominent Yoruba chief and warrior who lived in the late 17th century and played a crucial role in the expansion of the Oyo Empire.
In the 19th century, Oreofeoluwa Adebisi was a renowned Yoruba scholar and teacher who contributed significantly to the preservation and promotion of the Yoruba language and culture.
During the 20th century, Oreofeoluwa Adeyemi was a respected Nigerian lawyer and human rights activist who advocated for social justice and legal reform in the country.
Another notable figure was Oreofeoluwa Ogunlesi, a talented Nigerian artist and sculptor whose works celebrated the rich cultural heritage of the Yoruba people.
In more recent times, Oreofeoluwa Obasanjo, born in 1982, is a Nigerian entrepreneur and philanthropist who has dedicated herself to empowering women and promoting sustainable development in her home country.
People
Oreofeoluwa + last name combinations
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FAQ
Oreofeoluwa: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Oreofeoluwa?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Oreofeoluwa 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Oreofeoluwa a common name?
We classify Oreofeoluwa as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Oreofeoluwa most popular?
The single biggest year for Oreofeoluwa was 2018, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Oreofeoluwa is about 9 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 Oreofeoluwa in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Oreofeoluwa a male name?
Yes, 54.5% of people registered as Oreofeoluwa 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 Oreofeoluwa still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Oreofeoluwa 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 Oreofeoluwa 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 Americans are named Oreofeoluwa?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.