UK girl's name
Lolade
A Yoruba name meaning "honor or abundance from God".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Lolade is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Lolade popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4535, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 4 births.
This profile covers 11 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2005 to 2020. 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 11 living people in the UK are called Lolade. 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 2021 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Lolade ranked #4535 for girls in England and Wales in 2020, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 4 girls were registered as Lolade.
- • About 11 living people in the UK are estimated to have Lolade as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4535
2020
Births in 2020
4
Latest year
Peak year
2005
4 births
Estimated living
11
2026
Meaning
What does Lolade mean?
Lolade is a Yoruba name from West Africa, specifically Nigeria. The origins of the name can be traced back to the Yoruba language, which is spoken by the Yoruba people in southwestern Nigeria and parts of Benin and Togo. The name Lolade is derived from the Yoruba words "Ola" and "Ade," which together mean "wealth" or "riches" and "crown" or "royalty," respectively.
The name Lolade has a rich cultural significance among the Yoruba people. It is often given to children with the hope that they will grow up to be prosperous and successful individuals, worthy of the metaphorical "crown" of achievement and respect. Historically, the name was associated with royalty and nobility, as it was commonly given to children born into prestigious families or those with high social standing.
While there are no specific historical references to the name Lolade in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it has been in use among the Yoruba people for centuries. Some of the earliest recorded examples of individuals bearing this name date back to the 17th and 18th centuries, during the height of the Oyo Empire, one of the most powerful Yoruba kingdoms in West Africa.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the name Lolade. One such person was Lolade Oluwaseun (1865-1942), a prominent Yoruba merchant and philanthropist who contributed significantly to the development of education and infrastructure in her community. Another was Lolade Akinsola (1912-1998), a renowned Nigerian writer and educator who played a pivotal role in promoting Yoruba literature and culture.
In the realm of politics, Lolade Alakija (1923-2005) was a prominent Nigerian activist and feminist who fought for women's rights and empowerment. She was also one of the first women to be appointed to the Federal Executive Council of Nigeria. Lolade Olutayo (1947-2019) was a respected Nigerian diplomat and ambassador who served in various capacions, including as the Nigerian Ambassador to the United States.
Lolade Akintola (1972-present) is a contemporary Nigerian actress and filmmaker who has gained international recognition for her work in Nollywood, the Nigerian film industry. She has starred in numerous popular movies and has been celebrated for her talent and contributions to the Nigerian entertainment industry.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Lolade over time
The chart below shows babies named Lolade registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2005 to 2020. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Lolade, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2020, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lolade by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Lolade 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 | #4535 | 4 | 1 |
| 2010s | #5785 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3970 | 4 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Lolade
- Lily 72,956
- Lucy 70,663
- Lauren 50,664
- Leah 33,185
- Lola 24,525
- Layla 24,520
- Laura 23,471
- Lilly 21,714
- Lydia 18,353
- Libby 14,515
- Lara 13,415
- Lacey 13,406
FAQ
Lolade: questions and answers
How popular is the name Lolade in the UK right now?
In 2020, Lolade was ranked #4535 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Lolade most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 4 babies registered as Lolade in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Lolade?
A Yoruba name meaning "honor or abundance from God".
How many people are called Lolade in the UK?
A total of 11 babies have been registered as Lolade 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.