How Many People Are Named Olayinka?

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

Olayinka
Very Rare
Yoruba

Olayinka means 'praise the Lord' in Yoruba, making it both meaningful and rare, with only 106 people named Olayinka living in the US today, or 1 in 3,110,168 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1984 with 11 births, showing a slowly declining trend since then.

~373
Living in US
1 in 888,604
Americans
1984
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Praise the Lord
🌐
Origin
Yoruba
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Inspiring Spiritual Caring
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

102,354
Worldwide Bearers
#9,975
Global Rank
🇳🇬 Nigeria
98,568
🇬🇧 England
1,581
🇺🇸 United States
950
🇵🇱 Poland
471
🇬🇭 Ghana
281
🇮🇪 Ireland
117
🇨🇦 Canada
57
🇸🇱 Sierra Leone
49
🇰🇼 Kuwait
38
🇧🇯 Benin
31

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
47 (44%)
♀ Female
59 (56%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 37
29
Would be under 30 (26%)
81
Would be 30–60 (74%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 110 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: 1984

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
57
Classic Feel
31
Modern Appeal
69
International
99

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

📜 Olayinka Through the Generations

Olayinka, a name that's been around for decades, has seen its peak in 1984 when 11 babies were given this beautiful moniker. Over time, the name's usage has gradually decreased, but it still holds a special place among those who carry it. Today, most people named Olayinka are in their thirties and forties, with a significant portion being under thirty, indicating a younger demographic that appreciates the name's unique charm.

✨ Similar Names to Olayinka

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Olayinka's Yoruba roots

📄 About the Name Olayinka

How Many People Have the Name Olayinka?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 373 people in the United States currently share the name Olayinka. That works out to roughly 1 in every 888,604 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Olayinka a Common or Rare Name?

Olayinka 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 Olayinka Mean?

Olayinka means "praise the Lord" and comes from Yoruba origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Olayinka in SSA data, approximately 44% are male and 56% are female.

When Was Olayinka Most Popular?

The name Olayinka reached peak popularity in 1984, with 11 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 Olayinka?

Approximately 373 people named Olayinka live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 373. That works out to roughly 1 in 888,604 Americans.

Is Olayinka a rare name?

Olayinka is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 888,604 Americans has this name.

What does the name Olayinka mean?

Olayinka means "praise the Lord" and comes from Yoruba origins.

Is Olayinka more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 44% of people named Olayinka are male and 56% are female.

When was Olayinka most popular?

Olayinka peaked in 1984 with 11 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 US373
All-Time Births373
1 in X1 in 888,604
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age37
Peak Year1984
World Rank#9,975
Male %44%
Female %56%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.