UK boy's name
Kolade
A masculine Yoruba name meaning "wealth is in the house".
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.
Kolade is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Kolade popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 3 births.
This profile covers 9 England and Wales registrations across 3 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 9 living people in the UK are called Kolade. 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
- • Kolade ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 3 boys were registered as Kolade.
- • About 9 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kolade as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4789
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
1996
3 births
Estimated living
9
2026
Meaning
What does Kolade mean?
The name Kolade originates from the Yoruba language of West Africa, primarily spoken in Nigeria. It is a compound name derived from the words "Kole" meaning "to gather" and "ade" meaning "crown" or "royalty." The name can be interpreted to mean "the crown has been gathered" or "the crown has been obtained."
Historically, the name Kolade has been prevalent among the Yoruba people of Nigeria, particularly in the southwestern regions of the country. It has been documented in various Yoruba oral traditions and historical accounts dating back several centuries.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Kolade can be found in the 16th century. During this period, a prominent Yoruba ruler named Kolade Ogunjobi was known for his wisdom and leadership. He was credited with establishing a prosperous and peaceful reign in the ancient city of Iwo, located in present-day Osun State, Nigeria.
Another notable figure bearing the name Kolade was Kolade Ademola, a Nigerian jurist and statesman who lived from 1905 to 1981. He served as the Chief Justice of Nigeria from 1958 to 1972 and played a crucial role in the country's transition to independence from British rule.
Kolade Ologundudu, born in 1929, was a renowned Nigerian writer and playwright. His works, which often explored themes of cultural identity and social issues, have been widely recognized and studied in academic circles.
In the realm of sports, Kolade Akinjobi, born in 1945, was a celebrated Nigerian sprinter and Olympic medalist. He won a silver medal in the 4x100m relay at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany.
Kolade Karim, born in 1962, is a prominent Nigerian businessman and philanthropist. He founded the Ibile Holdings, a diversified conglomerate, and is actively involved in various charitable initiatives, particularly in the areas of education and healthcare.
While the name Kolade has its roots in the Yoruba culture, it has gained recognition and popularity beyond the borders of Nigeria. Individuals bearing this name can be found in various parts of the world, carrying on the rich cultural heritage and significance associated with it.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kolade over time
The chart below shows babies named Kolade 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 Kolade, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kolade by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kolade 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 | #4789 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990s | #2903 | 6 | 2 |
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- Kevin 7,927
- Kane 7,149
- Kaiden 5,762
- Kieron 4,547
- Kacper 4,366
- Kye 4,012
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FAQ
Kolade: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kolade in the UK right now?
In 2022, Kolade was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Kolade most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 3 babies registered as Kolade in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kolade?
A masculine Yoruba name meaning "wealth is in the house".
How many people are called Kolade in the UK?
A total of 9 babies have been registered as Kolade across the 3 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.