How Many People Are Named Olalekan?

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

Olalekan
Very Rare
Yoruba

Olalekan means 'wealth has come' in Yoruba, making it both meaningful and rare. Only 24 people named Olalekan live in the US today, which means just 1 in 14,024,286 Americans share this unique name. The majority, 71%, are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~24
Living in US
1 in 14,024,286
Americans
1996
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Wealth has come
🌐
Origin
Yoruba
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Energetic Determined Charismatic
8
Life Path Number

Life-path number 8 is associated with leadership and material success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

107,614
Worldwide Bearers
#9,530
Global Rank
🇳🇬 Nigeria
104,645
🇬🇧 England
917
🇵🇱 Poland
707
🇺🇸 United States
448
🇬🇭 Ghana
393
🇧🇯 Benin
80
🇨🇦 Canada
54
🇰🇼 Kuwait
47
🇮🇸 Iceland
45
🇮🇪 Ireland
44

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
24 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 22
17
Would be under 30 (71%)
7
Would be 30–60 (29%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 24 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: 1996

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
29
Classic Feel
21
Modern Appeal
99
International
99

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

📜 Olalekan Through the Generations

Olalekan saw its peak popularity in 1996 with 7 births, but since then, it's remained relatively stable. Today, there are 24 people named Olalekan in the United States, with most falling within the under-30 bracket. This distribution suggests that Olalekan is a name embraced by younger generations, contributing to its status as a modern choice. With an average age of 22, it's clear that Olalekan is a name that's here to stay among the younger crowd.

✨ Similar Names to Olalekan

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Olalekan's Yoruba roots

📄 About the Name Olalekan

How Many People Have the Name Olalekan?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 24 people in the United States currently share the name Olalekan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 14,024,286 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Olalekan a Common or Rare Name?

Olalekan 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 Olalekan Mean?

Olalekan means "wealth has come" and comes from Yoruba origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Olalekan Most Popular?

The name Olalekan reached peak popularity in 1996, with 7 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 Olalekan?

Approximately 24 people named Olalekan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 24. That works out to roughly 1 in 14,024,286 Americans.

Is Olalekan a rare name?

Olalekan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 14,024,286 Americans has this name.

What does the name Olalekan mean?

Olalekan means "wealth has come" and comes from Yoruba origins.

Is Olalekan more male or female?

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

When was Olalekan most popular?

Olalekan peaked in 1996 with 7 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 US24
All-Time Births24
1 in X1 in 14,024,286
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age22
Peak Year1996
World Rank#9,530
Male %100%
Female %0%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.