How Many People Are Named Omotayo?

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

Omotayo
Very Rare
Yoruba

Omotayo means 'born on a Friday' in Yoruba, making it both meaningful and rare. Only 25 people named Omotayo live in the US today, representing just 1 in 13,203,893 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1990 with 6 births.

~25
Living in US
1 in 13,203,893
Americans
1990
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Born on a Friday
🌐
Origin
Yoruba
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Resilient Determined Dynamic
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 symbolizes freedom, adventure, and versatility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

54,683
Worldwide Bearers
#17,129
Global Rank
🇳🇬 Nigeria
52,952
🇬🇧 England
602
🇬🇭 Ghana
449
🇺🇸 United States
341
🇧🇯 Benin
182
🇿🇦 South Africa
24
🇨🇦 Canada
21
🇮🇸 Iceland
19
🇬🇧 Scotland
12
🇸🇱 Sierra Leone
9

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
15 (60%)
♀ Female
10 (40%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 39
5
Would be under 30 (19%)
21
Would be 30–60 (81%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 26 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: 1990

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
30
Classic Feel
25
Modern Appeal
75
International
99

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

📜 Omotayo Through the Generations

Omotayo, a name rooted in Yoruba culture, has seen a steady presence in the United States since its peak in 1990. With only 26 total births recorded throughout history, it remains a very rare choice. People named Omotayo tend to be middle-aged, with 81% falling between 30 and 60 years old, indicating a stable trend among newer generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 5

✨ Similar Names to Omotayo

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Omotayo's Yoruba roots

📄 About the Name Omotayo

How Many People Have the Name Omotayo?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 25 people in the United States currently share the name Omotayo. That works out to roughly 1 in every 13,203,893 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Omotayo a Common or Rare Name?

Omotayo 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 Omotayo Mean?

Omotayo means "born on a Friday" and comes from Yoruba origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Omotayo in SSA data, approximately 60% are male and 40% are female.

When Was Omotayo Most Popular?

The name Omotayo reached peak popularity in 1990, 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 Omotayo?

Approximately 25 people named Omotayo live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 26. That works out to roughly 1 in 13,203,893 Americans.

Is Omotayo a rare name?

Omotayo is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 13,203,893 Americans has this name.

What does the name Omotayo mean?

Omotayo means "born on a Friday" and comes from Yoruba origins.

Is Omotayo more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 60% of people named Omotayo are male and 40% are female.

When was Omotayo most popular?

Omotayo peaked in 1990 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 US25
All-Time Births26
1 in X1 in 13,203,893
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age39
Peak Year1990
World Rank#17,129
Male %60%
Female %40%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.