How Many People Are Named Damilola?

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

Damilola
Very Rare
Yoruba

Damilola means 'blessed victory' in Yoruba, making it both meaningful and rare, with only 1 in 1,378,489 Americans sharing this name. That's just 239 people today, highlighting its unique status. The majority, 88%, are under 30, showing it's a truly modern choice.

~239
Living in US
1 in 1,378,489
Americans
2012
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Blessed victory
🌐
Origin
Yoruba
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Victorious Hopeful Resilient
4
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 4 represents stability and hard work.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

96,363
Worldwide Bearers
#10,542
Global Rank
🇳🇬 Nigeria
94,371
🇬🇧 England
783
🇬🇭 Ghana
281
🇵🇱 Poland
236
🇺🇸 United States
232
🇧🇯 Benin
144
🇨🇦 Canada
63
🇰🇼 Kuwait
38
🇮🇪 Ireland
36
🇬🇧 Scotland
28

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
47 (20%)
♀ Female
192 (80%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 18
214
Would be under 30 (88%)
28
Would be 30–60 (12%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 242 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: 2012

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
70
Classic Feel
15
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

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

📜 Damilola Through the Generations

Damilola saw its peak popularity in 2012 with 14 births, but since then, it's been slowly declining. With an average age of 18, most people named Damilola are young adults, with 214 under 30, 28 between 30 and 60, and none over 60. This distribution underscores its status as a newer-generation name, favored by parents looking for something distinctive yet meaningful.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Maryland 5

✨ Similar Names to Damilola

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Damilola's Yoruba roots

📄 About the Name Damilola

How Many People Have the Name Damilola?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 239 people in the United States currently share the name Damilola. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,378,489 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Damilola a Common or Rare Name?

Damilola 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 Damilola Mean?

Damilola means "blessed victory" and comes from Yoruba origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Damilola in SSA data, approximately 20% are male and 80% are female.

When Was Damilola Most Popular?

The name Damilola reached peak popularity in 2012, with 14 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

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 Damilola?

Approximately 239 people named Damilola live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 242. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,378,489 Americans.

Is Damilola a rare name?

Damilola is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,378,489 Americans has this name.

What does the name Damilola mean?

Damilola means "blessed victory" and comes from Yoruba origins.

Is Damilola more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 20% of people named Damilola are male and 80% are female.

When was Damilola most popular?

Damilola peaked in 2012 with 14 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

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 US239
All-Time Births242
1 in X1 in 1,378,489
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age18
Peak Year2012
World Rank#10,542
Male %20%
Female %80%

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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.