How Many People Are Named Opeyemi?

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

Opeyemi
Very Rare
Yoruba

Opeyemi means 'God's wealth' in Yoruba, making it both meaningful and rare, with only 1 in 6,826,002 Americans sharing this name. That's just 48 people today, most of whom were born around 2003 when it peaked.

~48
Living in US
1 in 6,826,002
Americans
2003
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
God's wealth
🌐
Origin
Yoruba
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Wealthy Spiritual Energetic Hopeful
7
Life Path Number

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

🌍 Worldwide Usage

156,745
Worldwide Bearers
#6,702
Global Rank
🇳🇬 Nigeria
154,773
🇬🇧 England
649
🇵🇱 Poland
518
🇬🇭 Ghana
281
🇺🇸 United States
263
🇮🇸 Iceland
47
🇰🇼 Kuwait
28
🇬🇧 Scotland
28
🇿🇦 South Africa
23
🇨🇦 Canada
19

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
19 (39%)
♀ Female
30 (61%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 22
44
Would be under 30 (90%)
5
Would be 30–60 (10%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 49 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: 2003

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
42
Classic Feel
16
Modern Appeal
94
International
100

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

📜 Opeyemi Through the Generations

Opeyemi, a name rooted in Yoruba culture, has seen steady popularity since its peak in 2003 with 15 births. Today, 44 out of 48 people named Opeyemi are under 30, indicating its status as a modern choice. The average age of those bearing this name is 22, reflecting its recent adoption among younger generations.

✨ Similar Names to Opeyemi

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Opeyemi's Yoruba roots

📄 About the Name Opeyemi

How Many People Have the Name Opeyemi?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 48 people in the United States currently share the name Opeyemi. That works out to roughly 1 in every 6,826,002 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Opeyemi a Common or Rare Name?

Opeyemi 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 Opeyemi Mean?

Opeyemi means "God's wealth" and comes from Yoruba origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Opeyemi in SSA data, approximately 39% are male and 61% are female.

When Was Opeyemi Most Popular?

The name Opeyemi reached peak popularity in 2003, with 15 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 Opeyemi?

Approximately 48 people named Opeyemi live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 49. That works out to roughly 1 in 6,826,002 Americans.

Is Opeyemi a rare name?

Opeyemi is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 6,826,002 Americans has this name.

What does the name Opeyemi mean?

Opeyemi means "God's wealth" and comes from Yoruba origins.

Is Opeyemi more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 39% of people named Opeyemi are male and 61% are female.

When was Opeyemi most popular?

Opeyemi peaked in 2003 with 15 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 US48
All-Time Births49
1 in X1 in 6,826,002
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age22
Peak Year2003
World Rank#6,702
Male %39%
Female %61%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.