UK boy's name
Babajide
A masculine Yoruba name meaning "father has woken up" or "father has arisen".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2017. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Babajide is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Babajide popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2017 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4812, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 4 births.
This profile covers 17 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 1996 to 2017. 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 17 living people in the UK are called Babajide. 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 2018 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Babajide ranked #4812 for boys in England and Wales in 2017, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 4 boys were registered as Babajide.
- • About 17 living people in the UK are estimated to have Babajide as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4812
2017
Births in 2017
3
Latest year
Peak year
1996
4 births
Estimated living
17
2026
Meaning
What does Babajide mean?
The name Babajide has its origin in the Yoruba language, spoken primarily in southwestern Nigeria and neighboring areas of Benin and Togo. It is a compound name, derived from the words "baba" meaning father and "jide" or "jidė" which means to wake up or awaken. Together, the name Babajide can be interpreted as "father has awakened" or "father has woken up."
This name has been in use among the Yoruba people for centuries, with roots tracing back to the pre-colonial era. It is believed to have been a popular name given to children born during significant events or times of change, signifying a new awakening or beginning.
While there are no specific historical references to the name Babajide in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it has been documented in various records and accounts of Yoruba culture and traditions.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Babajide can be found in the late 18th century, with Babajide Ogunmola, a prominent Yoruba chief and military leader who played a significant role in the Owu-Ijebu War of the 1790s.
Another notable figure with the name Babajide was Babajide Sanwo-Olu, a renowned Yoruba musician and composer who lived in the early 20th century. His works were instrumental in preserving and popularizing traditional Yoruba music.
In the field of politics, Babajide Olashore, a Nigerian politician and businessman, served as a member of the Federal House of Representatives from 1999 to 2003.
Babajide Ibironke, a Nigerian author and playwright, gained recognition for his contributions to Yoruba literature in the latter half of the 20th century.
More recently, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, born in 1965, has been the Governor of Lagos State, Nigeria, since 2019, further contributing to the legacy of this name in contemporary times.
While the name Babajide has its roots in the Yoruba culture, it has also gained popularity and recognition beyond its traditional boundaries, with individuals from various backgrounds embracing it for its unique meaning and cultural significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Babajide over time
The chart below shows babies named Babajide registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2017. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Babajide, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2017, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Babajide by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Babajide 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 | #4712 | 9 | 3 |
| 1990s | #2347 | 8 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Babajide
- Benjamin 90,412
- Ben 36,356
- Bradley 30,230
- Brandon 26,411
- Billy 18,608
- Bobby 16,904
- Blake 16,337
- Bailey 16,014
- Brody 7,230
- Beau 6,722
- Barnaby 5,284
- Brodie 4,801
FAQ
Babajide: questions and answers
How popular is the name Babajide in the UK right now?
In 2017, Babajide was ranked #4812 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Babajide most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 4 babies registered as Babajide in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Babajide?
A masculine Yoruba name meaning "father has woken up" or "father has arisen".
How many people are called Babajide in the UK?
A total of 17 babies have been registered as Babajide across the 5 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.