UK name, mostly boys
Kehinde
Of African origin, representing the second twin born after the first.
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 138 girls.
Kehinde is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Kehinde popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3688, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1998, with 9 births.
This profile covers 157 England and Wales registrations across 27 recorded years from 1996 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 56% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 156 living people in the UK are called Kehinde. 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
- • Kehinde ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1998, when 9 boys were registered as Kehinde.
- • Kehinde is also recorded for girls, but the boys side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 156 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kehinde as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 53.2% of Kehinde registrations are for boys.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3688
2024
Births in 2024
5
Latest year
Peak year
1998
9 births
Estimated living
156
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Kehinde
In England and Wales birth records, Kehinde has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 53.2% of registrations are for boys and 46.8% 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.
Kehinde registered for boys
- Ranked #3,688 in 2024
- 5 boys registered in 2024
- Peak: 1998 (9 births)
Kehinde registered for girls
- Ranked #4,843 in 2024
- 4 girls registered in 2024
- Peak: 2006 (10 births)
Meaning
What does Kehinde mean?
The given name Kehinde traces its origins to the Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria and the nearby regions of West Africa. It is derived from the Yoruba words "Ekehinde" or "Keyhinde," which means "the one who was born after the other twin." In Yoruba culture, twins are highly revered, and this name is traditionally given to the second-born of twin children.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Kehinde can be found in oral histories and folktales of the Yoruba people, which date back several centuries. The name also appears in some of the oldest written records from the region, including historical texts and religious manuscripts from the Oyo Empire, which flourished in the 16th and 17th centuries.
One of the most notable historical figures bearing the name Kehinde was Kehinde Sijuwade, who ruled as the Ooni of Ife, a powerful traditional ruler of the Yoruba people, from 1913 to 1949. He played a crucial role in preserving Yoruba culture and traditions during the colonial era.
Another notable Kehinde was Kehinde Wiliams (1887-1959), a pioneering Nigerian lawyer and politician who was one of the first Africans to be called to the English Bar. He was a vocal advocate for Nigerian independence and served as a member of the Legislative Council of Nigeria.
In the realm of arts and literature, Kehinde Wiley (born 1977) is a renowned American artist known for his vibrant and thought-provoking portraits that celebrate Black culture and identity. His works have been exhibited in prestigious institutions around the world.
Kehinde Balogun (born 1956) is a Nigerian writer and academic who has authored several novels, short stories, and plays that explore themes of identity, culture, and the complexities of modern African life. Her works have been widely acclaimed and translated into multiple languages.
Kehinde Bankole (born 1982) is a Nigerian filmmaker and director who has received critical acclaim for her thought-provoking films that address social and political issues in contemporary Nigeria. Her debut feature film, "The Milkmaid," won numerous international awards and garnered widespread recognition.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kehinde over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Kehinde in England and Wales, from 1996 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 Kehinde, the clearest high point is 1998. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 9 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kehinde by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kehinde 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 | #3491 | 22 | 4 |
| 2010s | #3224 | 53 | 9 |
| 2000s | #2701 | 53 | 10 |
| 1990s | #1609 | 29 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Kehinde
- Kieran 30,429
- Kyle 28,463
- Kai 24,432
- Kian 17,666
- Kayden 8,305
- Kevin 7,927
- Kane 7,149
- Kaiden 5,762
- Kieron 4,547
- Kacper 4,366
- Kye 4,012
- Kit 3,529
FAQ
Kehinde: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kehinde in the UK right now?
In 2024, Kehinde was ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Kehinde most popular?
The peak year on record was 1998, with 9 babies registered as Kehinde in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kehinde?
Of African origin, representing the second twin born after the first.
How many people are called Kehinde in the UK?
A total of 157 babies have been registered as Kehinde across the 27 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.