How Many People Are Named Bolaji?

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

Bolaji
Very Rare
Yoruba

Bolaji means 'God's wealth' in Yoruba, making it both meaningful and rare, with only 1 in 55,462,558 Americans named Bolaji. That's just six people in the U.S., all under 30, showing how modern this name really is.

~6
Living in US
1 in 55,462,558
Americans
2013
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
God's wealth
🌐
Origin
Yoruba
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Wealthy Prosperous Fortunate
22
Life Path Number

It's believed that life-path number 22 represents a master builder, someone destined to create great things.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

52,707
Worldwide Bearers
#17,701
Global Rank
🇳🇬 Nigeria
50,970
🇬🇧 England
699
🇺🇸 United States
406
🇬🇭 Ghana
281
🇮🇳 India
75
🇨🇦 Canada
48
🇰🇼 Kuwait
38
🇮🇪 Ireland
32
🇮🇸 Iceland
22
🇿🇦 South Africa
20

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
6 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 13
6
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 6 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: 2013

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
0
Classic Feel
9
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

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

📜 Bolaji Through the Generations

Bolaji, a name rooted in Yoruba culture, has seen its peak in recent years, with 6 births recorded in 2013. Today, all six individuals bearing this name are under 30, indicating a truly contemporary choice. The stability of the name's usage suggests it's here to stay, with no significant decline or rise in popularity.

✨ Similar Names to Bolaji

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Bolaji's Yoruba roots

📄 About the Name Bolaji

How Many People Have the Name Bolaji?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 6 people in the United States currently share the name Bolaji. That works out to roughly 1 in every 55,462,558 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Bolaji a Common or Rare Name?

Bolaji 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 Bolaji Mean?

Bolaji means "God's wealth" and comes from Yoruba origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Bolaji Most Popular?

The name Bolaji reached peak popularity in 2013, with 6 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Bolaji?

Approximately 6 people named Bolaji live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 6. That works out to roughly 1 in 55,462,558 Americans.

Is Bolaji a rare name?

Bolaji is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 55,462,558 Americans has this name.

What does the name Bolaji mean?

Bolaji means "God's wealth" and comes from Yoruba origins.

Is Bolaji more male or female?

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

When was Bolaji most popular?

Bolaji peaked in 2013 with 6 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US6
All-Time Births6
1 in X1 in 55,462,558
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age13
Peak Year2013
World Rank#17,701
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.