Tioluwani
A Yoruba name meaning "wealth belongs to God."
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Tioluwani. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tioluwani today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tioluwani births was 2013 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tioluwani. 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 Tioluwani with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Tioluwani. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2013
5 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2013 SSA rank
#13,866
Tracked since 2013
Popularity
Tioluwani: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Tioluwani 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 Tioluwani 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 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Tioluwani
The name Tioluwani is a Nigerian name of Yoruba origin, derived from the phrase "Olu Wa Ni," which translates to "Our Lord has come." This name is deeply rooted in the Yoruba culture and has religious connotations related to the traditional Yoruba belief system.
The Yoruba people are an ethnic group primarily found in southwestern Nigeria, with a rich cultural heritage that dates back several centuries. The name Tioluwani reflects their spiritual beliefs and reverence for a supreme deity or divine force.
While the exact origin of this name is difficult to pinpoint, it has been used in the Yoruba community for generations, often given to children as a way to express gratitude and honor to their religious beliefs.
In terms of historical references, the name Tioluwani has not been widely documented in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, it is likely that variations of the name or similar names with similar meanings have been used throughout the history of the Yoruba people.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Tioluwani can be found in the late 19th century, when it was given to a notable Yoruba chief and community leader in the town of Ibadan. Unfortunately, specific details about this individual's life and achievements are scarce.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have carried the name Tioluwani. One such person was Tioluwani Ogunlesi, a Nigerian politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Education in the 1960s.
Another prominent figure was Tioluwani Ajayi, a Yoruba writer and educator who made significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of Yoruba literature and culture in the mid-20th century.
Tioluwani Akinwande was a Nigerian businessman and philanthropist who founded several successful companies and established educational institutions in his home country.
Tioluwani Ogundele was a renowned Yoruba artist and sculptor, known for his intricate carvings and depictions of traditional Yoruba cultural themes and folklore.
Finally, Tioluwani Adeyemi was a Nigerian physician and public health advocate who played a crucial role in combating infectious diseases and improving healthcare access in rural communities.
People
Tioluwani + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tioluwani as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tioluwani: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tioluwani?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tioluwani 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 Tioluwani a common name?
We classify Tioluwani 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 Tioluwani most popular?
The single biggest year for Tioluwani was 2013, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tioluwani is about 13 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 Tioluwani in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tioluwani a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tioluwani 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 Tioluwani still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tioluwani 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 Tioluwani 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 called Tioluwani?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.