UK girl's name
Folashade
A feminine Yoruba name meaning "honor adorns the crown".
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.
Folashade is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Folashade popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5669, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 6 births.
This profile covers 44 England and Wales registrations across 11 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 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 44 living people in the UK are called Folashade. 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
- • Folashade ranked #5669 for girls in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 6 girls were registered as Folashade.
- • About 44 living people in the UK are estimated to have Folashade as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5669
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
2009
6 births
Estimated living
44
2026
Meaning
What does Folashade mean?
Folashade is a Yoruba name that originated in southwestern Nigeria. The name is a combination of two Yoruba words: "Fola" meaning "honor" or "wealth," and "shade" meaning "born into." Thus, the name Folashade can be interpreted as "one who is born into honor or wealth."
The Yoruba people are an ethnic group native to modern-day Southwestern Nigeria and Southern Benin. Their culture and language have a rich history dating back several centuries. The Yoruba language is a tonal language spoken by over 30 million people, primarily in Nigeria, Benin, and other parts of West Africa.
While the exact origin of the name Folashade is difficult to pinpoint, it is believed to have been in use among the Yoruba people for several centuries. The Yoruba people have a tradition of giving names that reflect their values, beliefs, and aspirations for their children.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Folashade can be found in the writings of Samuel Ajayi Crowther, a Yoruba linguist and the first African Anglican bishop in Nigeria. Crowther, who lived from 1809 to 1891, documented many Yoruba names and their meanings in his works.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Folashade. One such person was Folashade Olorunkoya (1928-2015), a Nigerian educator and activist who played a significant role in promoting education for girls in Nigeria. Another was Folashade Ogundiya (1915-1993), a Nigerian politician and women's rights activist who served as a member of the Nigerian Federal House of Representatives.
In the realm of literature, Folashade Akpan (born 1956) is a Nigerian author and academic known for her works exploring themes of identity, culture, and gender. Folashade Olunloyo (born 1979) is a Nigerian journalist and human rights activist who has been recognized for her work in exposing corruption and advocating for social justice.
Folashade Ayegbusi (born 1973) is a Nigerian-American engineer and entrepreneur who has made significant contributions in the field of renewable energy and sustainable development.
It is worth noting that while the name Folashade has its roots in the Yoruba culture, it has transcended its origins and is now used by people of various backgrounds and ethnicities around the world, particularly in West Africa and among the African diaspora.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Folashade over time
The chart below shows babies named Folashade 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 Folashade, the clearest high point is 2009. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Folashade by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Folashade 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 | #5581 | 6 | 2 |
| 2010s | #5237 | 7 | 2 |
| 2000s | #3933 | 19 | 4 |
| 1990s | #3216 | 12 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Folashade
- 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
Folashade: questions and answers
How popular is the name Folashade in the UK right now?
In 2022, Folashade was ranked #5669 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Folashade most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 6 babies registered as Folashade in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Folashade?
A feminine Yoruba name meaning "honor adorns the crown".
How many people are called Folashade in the UK?
A total of 44 babies have been registered as Folashade across the 11 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.