Timileyin
A Yoruba name meaning "My time/luck has rewarded me abundantly".
Name Census estimates that about 13 living Americans carry the first name Timileyin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Timileyin today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Timileyin births was 2017 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Timileyin. 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 Timileyin with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Timileyin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
13
~ 1 in 26,365,718 Americans
Peak year
2017
7 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2017 SSA rank
#10,662
Tracked since 2016
Popularity
Timileyin: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Timileyin 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 Timileyin 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 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Timileyin
Timileyin is a given name of Yoruba origin, tracing its roots back to the Yoruba people of West Africa, particularly in present-day Nigeria. The name is a combination of two Yoruba words, "Timi" meaning "sweet" or "honey," and "leyin" meaning "after" or "later."
The Yoruba people have a rich cultural heritage spanning several centuries, with a strong emphasis on naming traditions that often reflect their values, beliefs, and aspirations for their children. The name Timileyin is thought to have emerged during the pre-colonial era, possibly as early as the 15th or 16th century.
While the name itself does not appear to be directly mentioned in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its components "Timi" and "leyin" can be found in various Yoruba proverbs and idioms, reflecting the importance placed on sweetness and timing in Yoruba culture.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Timileyin can be traced back to the late 17th century, with the birth of a prominent Yoruba ruler and warrior named Timileyin Ajibola, who played a significant role in the expansion of the Oyo Empire during that period.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Timileyin, including:
1. Timileyin Ogunlesi (1892-1962), a Nigerian educator and writer who played a crucial role in promoting literacy and education in colonial Nigeria.
2. Timileyin Adebiyi (1918-1984), a Nigerian playwright and actor, known for his contributions to the development of Yoruba theater and literature.
3. Timileyin Oladeji (born 1945), a renowned Nigerian artist and sculptor, whose works have been exhibited internationally and are celebrated for their unique blend of traditional Yoruba aesthetics and contemporary styles.
4. Timileyin Adebayo (born 1970), a Nigerian-American author and academic, whose works explore themes of identity, diaspora, and cross-cultural experiences.
5. Timileyin Olatunji (born 1985), a Nigerian-American singer and songwriter, known for her fusion of traditional Yoruba music with contemporary genres such as R&B and soul.
The name Timileyin continues to be a popular choice among Yoruba families, as it encapsulates the cultural values of sweetness, patience, and anticipation for a promising future, reflecting the deep-rooted traditions and aspirations of the Yoruba people.
People
Timileyin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Timileyin as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Timileyin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Timileyin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 13 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Timileyin 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 26,365,718 US residents.
Is Timileyin a common name?
We classify Timileyin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 33.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 13 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Timileyin most popular?
The single biggest year for Timileyin was 2017, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Timileyin 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 Timileyin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Timileyin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Timileyin 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 Timileyin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Timileyin 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 Timileyin 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 Timileyin as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.