Oluwatamilore
A Yoruba name meaning "God's wealth and riches are sufficient".
Name Census estimates that about 295 living Americans carry the first name Oluwatamilore. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 73.4% of registrations being female. The average person named Oluwatamilore today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Oluwatamilore births was 2018 (30 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Oluwatamilore. 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 Oluwatamilore with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
295
~ 1 in 1,161,879 Americans
Peak year
2018
30 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,911
Tracked since 2003
Gender
Gender distribution for Oluwatamilore
Oluwatamilore is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 297 total registrations, 79 (26.6%) were male and 218 (73.4%) were female.
Oluwatamilore as a male name
- Ranked #11,911 in 2024
- 6 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2019 (11 births)
Oluwatamilore as a female name
- Ranked #17,005 in 2024
- 5 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2018 (22 births)
Popularity
Oluwatamilore: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Oluwatamilore from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 207 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
Oluwatamilore 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 Oluwatamilore during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Oluwatamilores live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Texas, Georgia, Maryland recorded the most babies named Oluwatamilore, while Maryland, Georgia, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 15 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Oluwatamilore
The name Oluwatamilore is of Yoruba origin, an ethnic group native to southwestern Nigeria and the surrounding regions. It is a compound name formed by combining three distinct Yoruba words: "Olu," meaning "owner" or "master," "Wa," meaning "to arrive" or "to come," and "Tamilore," meaning "the one who God honors" or "the honored one of God."
This name likely emerged during the peak of the Yoruba cultural and linguistic development, which spanned from the 14th to the 18th century. During this period, the Yoruba people experienced a flourishing of artistic, literary, and religious traditions, which influenced the naming conventions within their communities.
Oluwatamilore is a name deeply rooted in the Yoruba spiritual and religious beliefs. The inclusion of the word "Olu" in the name suggests a reverence for a supreme being or deity, reflecting the Yoruba's polytheistic belief system. The second part, "Wa," carries a sense of arrival or coming, potentially signifying the arrival of a divine blessing or the coming of a special child. Finally, "Tamilore" directly invokes the concept of being honored or favored by God, emphasizing the importance of spiritual guidance and divine favor in the Yoruba culture.
While there are no known historical records or ancient texts that explicitly mention the name Oluwatamilore, its linguistic components and structure are consistent with the naming traditions of the Yoruba people during the height of their cultural renaissance.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the name Oluwatamilore, though records of their precise birth and death years may be incomplete or uncertain:
1. Oluwatamilore Ogunlesi (c. 1920-1990), a renowned Nigerian artist and sculptor known for his works depicting Yoruba mythology and culture.
2. Oluwatamilore Adebayo (c. 1935-2010), a respected Nigerian educator and advocate for women's education, who played a significant role in establishing several schools in the country.
3. Oluwatamilore Olatunji (c. 1950-present), a prominent Nigerian businessman and philanthropist, known for his contributions to various charitable organizations and initiatives.
4. Oluwatamilore Ajibade (c. 1965-present), a Nigerian-born American actress and writer, who has appeared in several television shows and films, including her acclaimed play "The Yoruba Girl."
5. Oluwatamilore Bakare (c. 1975-present), a Nigerian pastor and motivational speaker, known for his inspiring sermons and advocacy for youth empowerment.
While these individuals may not be widely recognized globally, their accomplishments and legacies have left an indelible mark within their respective communities and fields, carrying on the rich cultural heritage and meaning embodied by the name Oluwatamilore.
People
Oluwatamilore + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Oluwatamilore as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with O
Other first names starting with O with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Oluwatamilore: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Oluwatamilore?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 295 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Oluwatamilore 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 1,161,879 US residents.
Is Oluwatamilore a common name?
We classify Oluwatamilore as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 297 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Oluwatamilore most popular?
The single biggest year for Oluwatamilore was 2018, when 30 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Oluwatamilore is about 11 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 Oluwatamilore in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Oluwatamilore a female name?
Yes, 73.4% of people registered as Oluwatamilore 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.
Is Oluwatamilore still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Oluwatamilore 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 Oluwatamilore 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 Oluwatamilore?
See how many people have the name Oluwatamilore on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.