UK girl's name
Aderinsola
A Yoruba name meaning "the crown or royalty has traveled around and returned safely".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Aderinsola is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Aderinsola popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3318, with 7 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 10 births.
This profile covers 71 England and Wales registrations across 14 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 70% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 71 living people in the UK are called Aderinsola. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Aderinsola ranked #3318 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 7 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2023, when 10 girls were registered as Aderinsola.
- • About 71 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aderinsola as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3318
2024
Births in 2024
7
Latest year
Peak year
2023
10 births
Estimated living
71
2026
Meaning
What does Aderinsola mean?
The name Aderinsola is of Yoruba origin, derived from the Yoruba language spoken primarily in Nigeria and parts of Benin and Togo. It is a compound name formed by combining the words "Ade," meaning "crown" or "royalty," and "Rin," meaning "to walk" or "to follow," with "Sola," meaning "wealth" or "prosperity."
The Yoruba people, one of the largest ethnic groups in West Africa, have a rich cultural heritage that dates back centuries. Their naming traditions are deeply rooted in their beliefs and reflect their values, hopes, and aspirations for their children. Aderinsola is believed to have been in use among the Yoruba people for several centuries.
While there are no specific historical references to the name Aderinsola in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is believed to have been used by Yoruba families as a way to express their desire for their child to follow a path of wealth and prosperity, guided by the crown or royalty.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Aderinsola can be found in the writings of Samuel Ajayi Crowther, a Yoruba linguist and the first African bishop of the Anglican Church, who lived from 1809 to 1891. In his works, he documented various Yoruba names and their meanings, including Aderinsola.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Aderinsola, including Aderinsola Aina (1919-2009), a Nigerian lawyer and politician who served as the Attorney General of Western Nigeria in the 1960s. Another prominent figure was Aderinsola Ogunrinu (1942-2018), a Nigerian educationist and former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan.
Aderinsola Adedayo (born 1985) is a Nigerian actress and filmmaker, known for her roles in various Nollywood productions. Aderinsola Sanyaolu (born 1992) is a Nigerian fashion designer and entrepreneur, recognized for her innovative designs and sustainable fashion initiatives.
Aderinsola Olutayo (born 1978) is a Nigerian poet and writer, whose works explore themes of identity, culture, and social issues. Her poetry collections have received critical acclaim and numerous literary awards.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Aderinsola over time
The chart below shows babies named Aderinsola registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Aderinsola, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 7 births in 2024, compared with 10 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aderinsola by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aderinsola was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #2903 | 25 | 3 |
| 2010s | #4663 | 26 | 6 |
| 2000s | #4140 | 17 | 4 |
| 1990s | #3795 | 3 | 1 |
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Names similar to Aderinsola
- Amelia 94,830
- Ava 54,556
- Amy 52,495
- Alice 46,815
- Abigail 45,658
- Amber 31,922
- Anna 27,802
- Alexandra 19,455
- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
- Annabelle 15,120
FAQ
Aderinsola: questions and answers
How popular is the name Aderinsola in the UK right now?
In 2024, Aderinsola was ranked #3318 for girls in England and Wales, with 7 births registered.
When was Aderinsola most popular?
The peak year on record was 2023, with 10 babies registered as Aderinsola in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Aderinsola?
A Yoruba name meaning "the crown or royalty has traveled around and returned safely".
How many people are called Aderinsola in the UK?
A total of 71 babies have been registered as Aderinsola across the 14 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.