How Many People Are Named Temitope?

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

Temitope
Very Rare
Yoruba

Temitope means 'praise', a rare female name that's incredibly unique, only 1 in 866,882 Americans share it. With most people named Temitope under 30, it's definitely a name for the younger generation.

~381
Living in US
1 in 866,882
Americans
2004
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Praise
🌐
Origin
Yoruba
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Energetic Optimistic
4
Life Path Number

People with life-path number 4 tend to be reliable and practical.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

197,035
Worldwide Bearers
#5,307
Global Rank
🇳🇬 Nigeria
192,519
🇬🇧 England
1,694
🇵🇱 Poland
848
🇺🇸 United States
754
🇬🇭 Ghana
506
🇮🇪 Ireland
132
🇨🇦 Canada
95
🇪🇬 Egypt
87
🇿🇦 South Africa
57
🇰🇼 Kuwait
47

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
124 (33%)
♀ Female
256 (67%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 26
255
Would be under 30 (66%)
133
Would be 30–60 (34%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 388 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: 2004

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
77
Classic Feel
23
Modern Appeal
97
International
100

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

📜 Temitope Through the Generations

Temitope peaked in popularity in 2004 with 24 births, but its usage has been declining since then. Today, there are 381 people named Temitope living in the United States, with the majority being under 30 years old. The average age of someone named Temitope is 26, indicating a strong presence among younger individuals. This name is predominantly found in Nigeria, where it's much more common than in the US.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 5

✨ Similar Names to Temitope

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Temitope's Yoruba roots

📄 About the Name Temitope

How Many People Have the Name Temitope?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 381 people in the United States currently share the name Temitope. That works out to roughly 1 in every 866,882 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Temitope a Common or Rare Name?

Temitope 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 Temitope Mean?

Temitope means "praise" and comes from Yoruba origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Temitope in SSA data, approximately 33% are male and 67% are female.

When Was Temitope Most Popular?

The name Temitope reached peak popularity in 2004, with 24 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Temitope?

Approximately 381 people named Temitope live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 388. That works out to roughly 1 in 866,882 Americans.

Is Temitope a rare name?

Temitope is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 866,882 Americans has this name.

What does the name Temitope mean?

Temitope means "praise" and comes from Yoruba origins.

Is Temitope more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 33% of people named Temitope are male and 67% are female.

When was Temitope most popular?

Temitope peaked in 2004 with 24 births that year. Current trend: 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 US381
All-Time Births388
1 in X1 in 866,882
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age26
Peak Year2004
World Rank#5,307
Male %33%
Female %67%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.