How Many People Are Named Adeyemi?

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

Adeyemi
Very Rare
Yoruba

Adeyemi means 'crown' in Yoruba, symbolizing leadership. Only 155 people named Adeyemi live in the US today, making up just 1 in 2,133,301 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 2019 with 12 births, showing it's still on the rise.

~1,794
Living in US
1 in 184,754
Americans
2019
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Crown
🌐
Origin
Yoruba
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Confident Determined Ambitious
8
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 8 represents power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

65,836
Worldwide Bearers
#14,636
Global Rank
🇳🇬 Nigeria
62,474
🇧🇯 Benin
1,302
🇬🇧 England
684
🇺🇸 United States
480
🇬🇭 Ghana
281
🇵🇱 Poland
236
🇨🇦 Canada
82
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
49
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
32
🇰🇼 Kuwait
28

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
145 (94%)
♀ Female
10 (6%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 22
96
Would be under 30 (60%)
63
Would be 30–60 (40%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 159 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: 2019

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
63
Classic Feel
10
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

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

📜 Adeyemi Through the Generations

Adeyemi, a name steeped in Yoruba heritage, has seen a steady increase in usage over recent years. With only 159 total births recorded since its introduction, it's clear that Adeyemi remains a rare choice. As of now, 155 individuals carry this name, with the majority being young adults under 30, indicating its status as a modern, newer-generation name.

✨ Similar Names to Adeyemi

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Adeyemi's Yoruba roots

📄 About the Name Adeyemi

How Many People Have the Name Adeyemi?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,794 people in the United States currently share the name Adeyemi. That works out to roughly 1 in every 184,754 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Adeyemi a Common or Rare Name?

Adeyemi 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 Adeyemi Mean?

Adeyemi means "crown" and comes from Yoruba origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Adeyemi in SSA data, approximately 94% are male and 6% are female.

When Was Adeyemi Most Popular?

The name Adeyemi reached peak popularity in 2019, with 12 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Adeyemi?

Approximately 1,794 people named Adeyemi live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,794. That works out to roughly 1 in 184,754 Americans.

Is Adeyemi a rare name?

Adeyemi is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 184,754 Americans has this name.

What does the name Adeyemi mean?

Adeyemi means "crown" and comes from Yoruba origins.

Is Adeyemi more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 94% of people named Adeyemi are male and 6% are female.

When was Adeyemi most popular?

Adeyemi peaked in 2019 with 12 births that year. Current trend: 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 US1,794
All-Time Births1,794
1 in X1 in 184,754
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age22
Peak Year2019
World Rank#14,636
Male %94%
Female %6%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.