How Many People Are Named Modupe?

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

Modupe
Very Rare
Yoruba

Modupe means 'joy' in Yoruba, making it a rare gem among names. Only 1 in 5,298,944 Americans share this name, with just 62 living bearers today. The name peaked in popularity in 1983 with 8 births.

~62
Living in US
1 in 5,298,943
Americans
1983
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Joy
🌐
Origin
Yoruba
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Joyful Hopeful
11
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 11 are often seen as highly intuitive and sensitive individuals.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

104,017
Worldwide Bearers
#9,835
Global Rank
🇳🇬 Nigeria
100,528
🇿🇦 South Africa
1,313
🇬🇧 England
1,152
🇺🇸 United States
740
🇮🇪 Ireland
77
🇨🇦 Canada
76
🇮🇳 India
25
🇧🇯 Benin
14
🇬🇧 Scotland
12
🇵🇱 Poland
9

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
62 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 38
10
Would be under 30 (16%)
54
Would be 30–60 (84%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 64 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: 1983

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
47
Classic Feel
31
Modern Appeal
69
International
99

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

📜 Modupe Through the Generations

Modupe, meaning joy in Yoruba, has seen a stable presence in the United States since its peak in 1983 when 8 babies were given this name. Today, there are approximately 62 people named Modupe living in the country, reflecting a very rare name that's neither fading nor gaining traction. The average age of those named Modupe is 38, with most falling within the 30-60 age range, indicating a fairly even distribution across generations.

✨ Similar Names to Modupe

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Modupe's Yoruba roots

📄 About the Name Modupe

How Many People Have the Name Modupe?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 62 people in the United States currently share the name Modupe. That works out to roughly 1 in every 5,298,943 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Modupe a Common or Rare Name?

Modupe 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 Modupe Mean?

Modupe means "joy" and comes from Yoruba origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Modupe Most Popular?

The name Modupe reached peak popularity in 1983, with 8 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 Modupe?

Approximately 62 people named Modupe live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 64. That works out to roughly 1 in 5,298,943 Americans.

Is Modupe a rare name?

Modupe is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 5,298,943 Americans has this name.

What does the name Modupe mean?

Modupe means "joy" and comes from Yoruba origins.

Is Modupe more male or female?

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

When was Modupe most popular?

Modupe peaked in 1983 with 8 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 US62
All-Time Births64
1 in X1 in 5,298,943
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age38
Peak Year1983
World Rank#9,835
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.