UK boy's name
Ayokunle
A Yoruba name meaning "the wealth of the world is not lasting".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Ayokunle is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Ayokunle popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4749, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 5 births.
This profile covers 26 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 1996 to 2018. 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 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 26 living people in the UK are called Ayokunle. 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 2019 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Ayokunle ranked #4749 for boys in England and Wales in 2018, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 5 boys were registered as Ayokunle.
- • About 26 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ayokunle as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4749
2018
Births in 2018
3
Latest year
Peak year
1996
5 births
Estimated living
26
2026
Meaning
What does Ayokunle mean?
The name Ayokunle originates from the Yoruba language spoken in Nigeria and other parts of West Africa. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 13th to 16th centuries.
Ayokunle is a compound name derived from two Yoruba words: "Ayo," meaning joy or happiness, and "Kunle," which is a shortened version of "Okunlere," meaning one who walks with wealth or abundance. Thus, the name Ayokunle can be interpreted as "joy brings wealth" or "wealth brings joy."
While there are no known references to the name Ayokunle in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it has been a popular name among the Yoruba people for centuries. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Ayokunle Oguntoyinbo, a renowned Yoruba warrior and military leader who lived in the late 17th century.
Another notable figure in history was Ayokunle Bamgboye, a prominent Nigerian businessman and philanthropist who lived from 1891 to 1968. He was a successful entrepreneur and played a significant role in the development of the Nigerian economy during the colonial era.
In the realm of politics, Ayokunle Oladeji Aremu, born in 1937, was a Nigerian politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Transport and Aviation in the 1970s.
In the field of education, Ayokunle Olusola Balogun, born in 1925, was a distinguished Nigerian academic and educator who served as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, one of the most prestigious universities in Africa.
Lastly, Ayokunle Olumide Ogunfolaju, born in 1958, is a renowned Nigerian musician and singer-songwriter. He is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of the Afrobeat genre and has had a significant influence on contemporary African music.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Ayokunle, a name that has stood the test of time and continues to be a popular choice among the Yoruba people and beyond.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Ayokunle over time
The chart below shows babies named Ayokunle registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2018. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Ayokunle, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2018, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ayokunle by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ayokunle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4691 | 9 | 3 |
| 2000s | #3226 | 12 | 3 |
| 1990s | #2020 | 5 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Ayokunle
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- Alexander 85,525
- Adam 71,855
- Archie 59,965
- Arthur 43,586
- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Ayokunle: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ayokunle in the UK right now?
In 2018, Ayokunle was ranked #4749 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Ayokunle most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 5 babies registered as Ayokunle in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ayokunle?
A Yoruba name meaning "the wealth of the world is not lasting".
How many people are called Ayokunle in the UK?
A total of 26 babies have been registered as Ayokunle across the 7 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.