UK boy's name
Oladapo
A Yoruba name meaning a child for whom wealth is desired.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2013. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Oladapo is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Oladapo popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2013 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2954, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 6 births.
This profile covers 25 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 1998 to 2013. 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.
Oladapo is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 25 living people in the UK are called Oladapo. 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 2014 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Oladapo ranked #2954 for boys in England and Wales in 2013, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2013, when 6 boys were registered as Oladapo.
- • About 25 living people in the UK are estimated to have Oladapo as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2954
2013
Births in 2013
6
Latest year
Peak year
2013
6 births
Estimated living
25
2026
Meaning
What does Oladapo mean?
The given name Oladapo has its origins in the Yoruba language spoken primarily in southwestern Nigeria. The name is composed of two distinct parts: "Ola," which means wealth or fortune, and "dapo," which translates to "brought home" or "arrived safely." Together, the name Oladapo conveys the meaning of "wealth has arrived" or "fortune has come home."
The Yoruba people, one of the largest ethnic groups in West Africa, have a rich cultural heritage dating back several centuries. Their naming traditions often reflect significant life events, desired traits, or circumstances surrounding a child's birth. The name Oladapo was likely bestowed upon newborns to express gratitude for the arrival of a healthy child and the prosperity it signified for the family.
While the exact origin of the name Oladapo is not well-documented in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its presence can be traced back to the early 19th century in various historical records from the Yoruba Kingdom. One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Oladapo was Oladapo Adamolekun, a prominent Yoruba chief and politician who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Oladapo. Oladapo Tomori (1917-1992) was a Nigerian physician and academic who served as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan from 1975 to 1980. Oladapo Oyebanji (1898-1973) was a Nigerian educator and author who played a significant role in promoting Yoruba literature and culture.
Another prominent individual was Oladapo Afolayan (1928-2014), a Nigerian poet, playwright, and academic who is regarded as one of the pioneers of modern Yoruba literature. Oladapo Fafunwa (1923-2022) was a Nigerian educationist and former Director of Education in Western Nigeria, known for his contributions to the development of primary education in the region.
Oladapo Olatunbosun (1908-1980) was a Nigerian jurist and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria from 1971 to 1979. His tenure was marked by notable legal reforms and the establishment of a more independent judiciary in the country.
These individuals, spanning different fields and eras, exemplify the rich history and cultural significance associated with the name Oladapo within the Yoruba community and broader Nigerian society.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Oladapo over time
The chart below shows babies named Oladapo registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2013. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Oladapo, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2013, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Oladapo by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Oladapo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #3410 | 10 | 2 |
| 2000s | #3372 | 12 | 4 |
| 1990s | #2901 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Oladapo
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- Owen 33,517
- Ollie 13,193
- Oakley 9,838
- Omar 6,823
- Otis 6,395
- Oskar 4,827
- Olly 4,403
- Otto 3,839
- Osian 3,145
- Owain 2,310
FAQ
Oladapo: questions and answers
How popular is the name Oladapo in the UK right now?
In 2013, Oladapo was ranked #2954 for boys in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Oladapo most popular?
The peak year on record was 2013, with 6 babies registered as Oladapo in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Oladapo?
A Yoruba name meaning a child for whom wealth is desired.
How many people are called Oladapo in the UK?
A total of 25 babies have been registered as Oladapo across the 7 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.