How Many People Are Named Ademola?

Complete statistics for the name Ademola: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Ademola
Very Rare
Yoruba

Ademola means 'praise the king' in Yoruba, making it both regal and reverent. Only 153 people named Ademola live in the US today, which means just 1 in 2,154,814 Americans share this rare name. The majority, 75%, are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~270
Living in US
1 in 1,227,590
Americans
2017
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Praise the king
🌐
Origin
Yoruba
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Regal Reverent Dignified Inspiring
6
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 6 represents harmony, balance, and nurturing.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

79,256
Worldwide Bearers
#12,470
Global Rank
🇳🇬 Nigeria
75,464
🇬🇧 England
1,078
🇧🇯 Benin
761
🇺🇸 United States
704
🇬🇭 Ghana
449
🇵🇱 Poland
330
🇨🇦 Canada
75
🇮🇪 Ireland
55
🇮🇸 Iceland
40
🇰🇼 Kuwait
38

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
153 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 23
117
Would be under 30 (75%)
40
Would be 30–60 (25%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 157 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2017

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
63
Classic Feel
11
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Ademola Through the Generations

Ademola saw its peak popularity in 2017 with 9 births, reflecting a growing trend among younger parents. Today, the average age of those named Ademola is 23, with most falling within the under-30 bracket. This name's slow rise suggests it's becoming increasingly popular among new generations, likely due to its unique and meaningful origins.

✨ Similar Names to Ademola

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ademola's Yoruba roots

📄 About the Name Ademola

How Many People Have the Name Ademola?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 270 people in the United States currently share the name Ademola. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,227,590 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ademola a Common or Rare Name?

Ademola is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Ademola Mean?

Ademola means "praise the king" and comes from Yoruba origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Ademola in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Ademola Most Popular?

The name Ademola reached peak popularity in 2017, with 9 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Ademola?

Approximately 270 people named Ademola live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 270. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,227,590 Americans.

Is Ademola a rare name?

Ademola is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,227,590 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ademola mean?

Ademola means "praise the king" and comes from Yoruba origins.

Is Ademola more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Ademola are male and 0% are female.

When was Ademola most popular?

Ademola peaked in 2017 with 9 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US270
All-Time Births270
1 in X1 in 1,227,590
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age23
Peak Year2017
World Rank#12,470
Male %100%
Female %0%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.