UK name, mostly boys
Demilade
A feminine name of Yoruba origin meaning "adorable crown".
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.
Also recorded as a girls' name in the UK, with 32 girls.
Demilade is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Demilade popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4270, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 6 births.
This profile covers 37 England and Wales registrations across 10 recorded years from 2011 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 67% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 37 living people in the UK are called Demilade. 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
- • Demilade ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2023, when 6 boys were registered as Demilade.
- • Demilade is also recorded for girls, but the boys side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 37 living people in the UK are estimated to have Demilade as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 53.6% of Demilade registrations are for boys.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4270
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2023
6 births
Estimated living
37
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Demilade
In England and Wales birth records, Demilade has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 53.6% of registrations are for boys and 46.4% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Demilade registered for boys
- Ranked #4,270 in 2024
- 4 boys registered in 2024
- Peak: 2023 (6 births)
Demilade registered for girls
- Ranked #4,192 in 2024
- 5 girls registered in 2024
- Peak: 2021 (6 births)
Meaning
What does Demilade mean?
Demilade is a given name of Yoruba origin, derived from the combination of two words in the Yoruba language spoken by the Yoruba people of West Africa, primarily in Nigeria. The name can be traced back to the 19th century or earlier, during the height of the Oyo Empire in present-day southwestern Nigeria.
The first part of the name, "Demi," is believed to be derived from the Yoruba word "demi," meaning "to crown" or "to adorn." The second part, "lade," comes from the Yoruba word "lade," which means "to become wealthy" or "to acquire wealth." Thus, the name Demilade can be interpreted as "crowned with wealth" or "adorned with prosperity."
While no specific historical references to the name Demilade have been found in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is a name that has been used within the Yoruba community for generations. Some of the earliest recorded examples of individuals bearing the name Demilade can be found in family records and local historical documents from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
One notable individual with the name Demilade was Demilade Adeboye (1923-2005), a Nigerian educator and community leader who played a significant role in promoting education and youth development in her local community. Another was Demilade Ogunbiyi (1901-1978), a Yoruba traditional ruler and chief who served as the Olubadan (paramount chief) of Ibadan from 1954 to 1964.
In more recent times, Demilade Ayobami (born 1982) is a Nigerian-British author and journalist known for her works exploring issues of identity and cultural heritage. Demilade Olawunmi (born 1987) is a Nigerian fashion designer and entrepreneur who has gained recognition for her sustainable and ethical fashion brand.
Demilade Adeleke (born 1992) is a Nigerian singer and songwriter, better known by her stage name "Teni the Entertainer," who has achieved commercial success with her Afro-pop and Afro-fusion music. Demilade Olorunfemi (born 1995) is a Nigerian-American professional basketball player who currently plays in the WNBA for the Minnesota Lynx.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Demilade over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Demilade in England and Wales, from 2008 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 Demilade, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Demilade by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Demilade 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 | #4156 | 20 | 5 |
| 2010s | #4376 | 17 | 5 |
Related
Names similar to Demilade
- Daniel 120,900
- Dylan 60,836
- David 37,852
- Dominic 20,480
- Declan 11,657
- Dexter 11,627
- Danny 8,434
- Dean 5,329
- Dillon 4,113
- Douglas 3,773
- Dominik 3,494
- Damian 3,486
FAQ
Demilade: questions and answers
How popular is the name Demilade in the UK right now?
In 2024, Demilade was ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Demilade most popular?
The peak year on record was 2023, with 6 babies registered as Demilade in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Demilade?
A feminine name of Yoruba origin meaning "adorable crown".
How many people are called Demilade in the UK?
A total of 37 babies have been registered as Demilade across the 10 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.