Temiloluwa
A feminine Yoruba name meaning "give thanks to God."
Name Census estimates that about 382 living Americans carry the first name Temiloluwa. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 61.9% of registrations being female. The average person named Temiloluwa today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Temiloluwa births was 2015 (29 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Temiloluwa. 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.
People living today
382
~ 1 in 897,263 Americans
Peak year
2015
29 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,151
Tracked since 1997
Gender
Gender distribution for Temiloluwa
Temiloluwa is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 386 total registrations, 147 (38.1%) were male and 239 (61.9%) were female.
Temiloluwa as a male name
- Ranked #12,151 in 2024
- 6 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2015 (13 births)
Temiloluwa as a female name
- Ranked #13,319 in 2023
- 7 female births in 2023
- Peak: 2014 (16 births)
Popularity
Temiloluwa: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Temiloluwa from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 196 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
Temiloluwa 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 Temiloluwa during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Temiloluwas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Temiloluwa
Temiloluwa is a Yoruba name from West Africa, particularly Nigeria. It is a combination of two words: "Temi" meaning "my" and "Oluwa" meaning "Lord" or "God." Together, the name translates to "My Lord is the owner" or "My Lord owns me."
The Yoruba people are an ethnic group native to southwestern Nigeria and the surrounding region. Their language, also called Yoruba, is a Niger-Congo language spoken by over 30 million people. The name Temiloluwa reflects the strong influence of traditional Yoruba religion and belief in one supreme deity, often referred to as Olodumare or Olorun.
The earliest recorded use of the name Temiloluwa is difficult to pinpoint precisely, as it is a relatively modern name. However, the Yoruba people have a rich cultural and linguistic history that dates back several centuries, and the name likely emerged from this cultural context.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Temiloluwa was Temiloluwa Adebanjo, a Nigerian singer and songwriter born in the late 20th century. She gained popularity for her fusion of traditional Yoruba music with contemporary styles.
Another notable figure with this name is Temiloluwa Adeboye, a Nigerian gospel singer and daughter of the renowned pastor Enoch Adeboye. She has released several successful gospel albums and is known for her powerful vocal performances.
In the realm of sports, Temiloluwa Adebanjo is a Nigerian-American basketball player who played college basketball for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and was drafted by the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA.
Temiloluwa Olonisakin is a Nigerian-British actress known for her roles in television series such as "Bulletproof" and "Breeders." She has also appeared in several stage productions in the UK.
Temiloluwa Adeolu is a Nigerian-American fashion designer and entrepreneur who founded the clothing line "Temi Adeolu." Her designs have been featured in various fashion publications and showcased at prestigious events.
While these are just a few examples, the name Temiloluwa has gained popularity among Yoruba communities and beyond, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and spiritual beliefs of the Yoruba people.
People
Temiloluwa + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Temiloluwa: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Temiloluwa?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 382 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Temiloluwa 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 897,263 US residents.
Is Temiloluwa a common name?
We classify Temiloluwa as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 386 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Temiloluwa most popular?
The single biggest year for Temiloluwa was 2015, when 29 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Temiloluwa is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Temiloluwa a female name?
Yes, 61.9% of people registered as Temiloluwa 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.
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.