UK girl's name
Folasade
A feminine Yoruba name meaning "honor adores the crown (or royalty or majesty)".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Folasade is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Folasade popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4645, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2001, with 10 births.
This profile covers 97 England and Wales registrations across 19 recorded years from 1996 to 2022. 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 40% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 96 living people in the UK are called Folasade. 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 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Folasade ranked #4645 for girls in England and Wales in 2022, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2001, when 10 girls were registered as Folasade.
- • About 96 living people in the UK are estimated to have Folasade as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4645
2022
Births in 2022
4
Latest year
Peak year
2001
10 births
Estimated living
96
2026
Meaning
What does Folasade mean?
Folasade is a Yoruba name that originated from southwestern Nigeria. The name is a combination of two Yoruba words: "fola" meaning "honor" or "wealth," and "sade" meaning "crown" or "adorn." Together, Folasade translates to "one who is honored and adorned with wealth and prestige."
The Yoruba people are an ethnic group native to West Africa, primarily found in modern-day Nigeria and parts of Benin and Togo. Their language, Yoruba, is a tonal language with a rich cultural heritage. The name Folasade reflects the Yoruba tradition of giving names that carry meaningful messages and blessings.
While the exact origins of the name Folasade are not well-documented, it is believed to have been in use among the Yoruba people for several centuries. The name is deeply rooted in the Yoruba cultural traditions and values, reflecting the importance placed on honor, wealth, and prestige within their society.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Folasade can be found in the 18th century, when a Yoruba woman named Folasade Agbeniyi was a notable trader and businesswoman in the city of Ibadan, Nigeria. Her success and influence in the local economy earned her the respect and admiration of her community, exemplifying the meaning of her name.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Folasade:
1. Folasade Olunloyo (born 1964) is a Nigerian-American journalist, author, and activist known for her work in human rights and advocacy for women's empowerment.
2. Folasade Coker (born 1981) is a Nigerian fashion designer and entrepreneur, recognized for her contributions to the African fashion industry.
3. Folasade Ogunsola (born 1944) is a Nigerian academic and former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos, known for her work in education and gender studies.
4. Folasade Aiyegbusi (born 1959) is a Nigerian politician and member of the House of Representatives, representing the Oyo State constituency.
5. Folasade Alakija (born 1951) is a Nigerian billionaire businesswoman, known for her successful ventures in the oil and fashion industries, and her philanthropic work.
These individuals, along with countless others throughout history, have carried the name Folasade with pride, embodying the name's meaning of honor, wealth, and prestige through their achievements and contributions to their respective fields.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Folasade over time
The chart below shows babies named Folasade registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Folasade, the clearest high point is 2001. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2022, compared with 10 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Folasade by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Folasade 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 | #4242 | 14 | 3 |
| 2010s | #4753 | 22 | 5 |
| 2000s | #3215 | 43 | 7 |
| 1990s | #3146 | 18 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Folasade
- Freya 50,564
- Florence 32,908
- Francesca 18,752
- Faith 14,325
- Fatima 11,112
- Faye 8,999
- Felicity 8,554
- Frankie 6,977
- Ffion 6,115
- Flora 3,499
- Frances 3,417
- Fatimah 3,065
FAQ
Folasade: questions and answers
How popular is the name Folasade in the UK right now?
In 2022, Folasade was ranked #4645 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Folasade most popular?
The peak year on record was 2001, with 10 babies registered as Folasade in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Folasade?
A feminine Yoruba name meaning "honor adores the crown (or royalty or majesty)".
How many people are called Folasade in the UK?
A total of 97 babies have been registered as Folasade across the 19 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.