Toluwanimi
A unisex name of Yoruba origin meaning "wealth comes from God".
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the first name Toluwanimi. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 51.8% of registrations being female. The average person named Toluwanimi today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Toluwanimi births was 2019 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Toluwanimi. 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 Toluwanimi with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
138
~ 1 in 2,483,727 Americans
Peak year
2019
15 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2022 SSA rank
#12,172
Tracked since 2001
Gender
Gender distribution for Toluwanimi
Toluwanimi is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 139 total registrations, 67 (48.2%) were male and 72 (51.8%) were female.
Toluwanimi as a male name
- Ranked #12,172 in 2022
- 6 male births in 2022
- Peak: 2019 (10 births)
Toluwanimi as a female name
- Ranked #17,754 in 2019
- 5 female births in 2019
- Peak: 2012 (12 births)
Popularity
Toluwanimi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Toluwanimi 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 99 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
Toluwanimi 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 Toluwanimi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Toluwanimi
Toluwanimi is a Yoruba name that originated from southwestern Nigeria. It is a combination of two words from the Yoruba language - "Olu" meaning "Lord" or "Owner", and "Wa Ni Mi" meaning "This is my wealth". Together, the name translates to "God is my wealth" or "God is my portion".
The Yoruba people are an ethnic group native to present-day southwestern Nigeria and the southern parts of Benin Republic. The Yoruba language belongs to the Volta-Niger branch of the Niger-Congo language family. The name Toluwanimi reflects the strong influence of traditional Yoruba religious beliefs and the importance placed on God as the source of wealth and blessings.
While the name Toluwanimi does not appear to have any direct references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its meaning aligns with the spiritual and cultural values of the Yoruba people. The concept of God as the ultimate provider and source of wealth and prosperity is deeply ingrained in Yoruba culture and traditions.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Toluwanimi are relatively recent, likely emerging in the late 20th century as a result of the increasing popularity of Yoruba names among the Yoruba diaspora and the global recognition of African cultural identities. Here are a few notable individuals who have borne the name Toluwanimi throughout history:
1. Toluwanimi Arokodare (born 1996) - Nigerian footballer who plays as a defender for Latvian club RFS.
2. Toluwanimi Yemitan (born 1992) - Nigerian-British artist and painter known for her vibrant and expressive portraits.
3. Toluwanimi Ajayi (born 1989) - Nigerian-American entrepreneur and co-founder of the tech startup Afrivisioners.
4. Toluwanimi Adenuga (born 1983) - Nigerian-British author and poet known for her works exploring themes of identity and diaspora.
5. Toluwanimi Ogunlesi (born 1978) - Nigerian-American journalist and former special assistant to President Barack Obama.
While the name Toluwanimi may not have a long and extensive history like many ancient names, its rich cultural significance and meaning continue to resonate with the Yoruba people and their descendants around the world.
People
Toluwanimi + last name combinations
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FAQ
Toluwanimi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Toluwanimi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 138 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Toluwanimi 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 2,483,727 US residents.
Is Toluwanimi a common name?
We classify Toluwanimi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 69.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 139 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Toluwanimi most popular?
The single biggest year for Toluwanimi was 2019, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Toluwanimi is about 14 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 Toluwanimi in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Toluwanimi a female name?
Yes, 51.8% of people registered as Toluwanimi 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 Toluwanimi still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Toluwanimi 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 Toluwanimi 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 Toluwanimi?
See how many people have the name Toluwanimi on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.