Oluwatimilehin
A Yoruba name expressing gratitude to God for answered prayers.
Name Census estimates that about 197 living Americans carry the first name Oluwatimilehin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Oluwatimilehin today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Oluwatimilehin births was 2014 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Oluwatimilehin. 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 Oluwatimilehin with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
197
~ 1 in 1,739,870 Americans
Peak year
2014
19 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,653
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Oluwatimilehin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Oluwatimilehin 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 120 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
Oluwatimilehin 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 Oluwatimilehin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Oluwatimilehins live
Origin
Meaning and history of Oluwatimilehin
Oluwatimilehin is a Yoruba name originating from Nigeria, West Africa. The Yoruba people have a rich cultural heritage dating back centuries, and their naming traditions often reflect this deep-rooted history.
The name Oluwatimilehin is a compound word derived from the Yoruba language. It is composed of three parts: "Olu" meaning "owner" or "lord," "Wa" meaning "to come," and "Timilehin" meaning "my praise has come." Together, the name can be interpreted as "The Lord who has brought my praise" or "The owner of my praise has come."
While the exact origins of this specific name are difficult to trace, it likely emerged during the height of the Yoruba kingdoms, which flourished between the 14th and 18th centuries. During this period, Yoruba culture and traditions, including naming practices, were deeply intertwined with religious beliefs and spiritual practices.
The name Oluwatimilehin does not appear to be explicitly mentioned in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, its components, such as "Olu" and "Wa," are found in various Yoruba proverbs, songs, and oral traditions, reflecting the importance of these concepts in the culture.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Oluwatimilehin can be found in the writings of Samuel Ajayi Crowther, a Yoruba linguist and the first African Anglican bishop in Nigeria, who lived from 1809 to 1891. Crowther's works provide valuable insights into Yoruba language and culture, including naming practices.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Oluwatimilehin. For instance, Oluwatimilehin Oluleke (1922-2003) was a prominent Nigerian writer and educator who made significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of Yoruba language and literature.
Another prominent figure with this name was Oluwatimilehin Adegboye (1938-2014), a Nigerian businessman and philanthropist who founded the Oluwatimilehin Adegboye Foundation, dedicated to empowering communities through education and economic development.
Oluwatimilehin Osunlalu (1901-1987) was a respected Yoruba chief and traditional ruler in the city of Ibadan, Nigeria, known for his efforts to maintain cultural traditions and promote unity among his people.
Oluwatimilehin Akinwande (born 1965) is a contemporary Nigerian-American artist whose works explore themes of identity, spirituality, and cultural heritage, drawing inspiration from Yoruba traditions.
Oluwatimilehin Oluyole (1920-2002) was a Nigerian educator and author who wrote extensively on Yoruba history, culture, and language, preserving the rich heritage of his people for future generations.
People
Oluwatimilehin + last name combinations
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FAQ
Oluwatimilehin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Oluwatimilehin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 197 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Oluwatimilehin 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 1,739,870 US residents.
Is Oluwatimilehin a common name?
We classify Oluwatimilehin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 199 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Oluwatimilehin most popular?
The single biggest year for Oluwatimilehin was 2014, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Oluwatimilehin is about 15 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 Oluwatimilehin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Oluwatimilehin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Oluwatimilehin 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 Oluwatimilehin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Oluwatimilehin 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 Oluwatimilehin 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 Americans are named Oluwatimilehin?
See how many Americans are named Oluwatimilehin on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.