Temidire
A feminine Yoruba name meaning "my friend makes me smile."
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Temidire. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Temidire today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Temidire births was 2022 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Temidire. 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 Temidire with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Temidire. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2022
5 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2022 SSA rank
#14,102
Tracked since 2022
Popularity
Temidire: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Temidire 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 Temidire during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Temidire
Temidire is a Yoruba name originating from southwestern Nigeria. It is believed to have roots in the ancient Yoruba language, which dates back to the 8th century AD. The name is derived from the words "temi" meaning "my" and "dire" meaning "watcher" or "guardian," together translating to "my watcher" or "my guardian."
The earliest recorded instances of the name Temidire can be traced back to the 16th century, during the height of the Oyo Empire in what is now modern-day Nigeria. It was a name often given to children, particularly boys, as a way of expressing the belief that they were under the watchful protection of the gods or ancestors.
One of the earliest known historical figures to bear the name Temidire was a renowned Yoruba warrior and military strategist who lived in the late 16th century. He is said to have played a crucial role in defending the Oyo Empire against invading forces, earning him the nickname "Temidire the Protector."
In the 17th century, a famous Yoruba poet and storyteller named Temidire Olokun gained widespread recognition for his captivating tales and poetic expressions that celebrated the rich cultural heritage of his people.
During the 19th century, Temidire Ajayi was a prominent Yoruba chief and statesman who played a pivotal role in negotiating treaties and fostering diplomatic relations between the Yoruba kingdoms and the British colonial administration.
Another notable figure was Temidire Ogunmola, a renowned Yoruba sculptor and wood carver who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His intricate and highly symbolic works of art are celebrated for their representation of Yoruba mythology and traditional beliefs.
In the early 20th century, Temidire Adebayo was a respected Yoruba educator and author who wrote extensively on the preservation of Yoruba culture and language. His works have been instrumental in promoting and sustaining the rich heritage of the Yoruba people.
While the name Temidire has its roots in the Yoruba culture of southwestern Nigeria, it has transcended its origins and gained recognition in other parts of Africa and beyond, reflecting the diverse and interconnected nature of human societies.
People
Temidire + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Temidire as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
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FAQ
Temidire: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Temidire?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Temidire 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Temidire a common name?
We classify Temidire as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Temidire most popular?
The single biggest year for Temidire was 2022, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Temidire is about 4 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 Temidire in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Temidire a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Temidire 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 Temidire still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Temidire 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 Temidire 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 are named Temidire?
See how many people share the name Temidire on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.