UK boy's name
Olanrewaju
A masculine Yoruba name meaning "Wealth acquired from divine grace".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Olanrewaju is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Olanrewaju popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3959, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 10 births.
This profile covers 73 England and Wales registrations across 16 recorded years from 1999 to 2018. 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 40% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 72 living people in the UK are called Olanrewaju. 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 2019 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Olanrewaju ranked #3959 for boys in England and Wales in 2018, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 10 boys were registered as Olanrewaju.
- • About 72 living people in the UK are estimated to have Olanrewaju as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3959
2018
Births in 2018
4
Latest year
Peak year
2011
10 births
Estimated living
72
2026
Meaning
What does Olanrewaju mean?
Olanrewaju is a Yoruba name from West Africa, specifically Nigeria. It originated from the Yoruba language spoken by the Yoruba people, one of the largest ethnic groups in the region. The name is believed to have been in use for several centuries.
The name Olanrewaju is a combination of two Yoruba words: "Ola" meaning "wealth" or "riches," and "Nrewaju" meaning "awaits" or "is in front." Together, the name can be interpreted as "wealth awaits" or "riches are ahead." This name is often given to children as a symbolic expression of the parents' hopes and aspirations for their child's future prosperity and success.
Historically, the name Olanrewaju has been associated with the Yoruba cultural traditions and beliefs. It has been mentioned in various oral histories, folktales, and proverbs that have been passed down through generations. However, there are no specific references to the name in ancient texts or religious scriptures.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Olanrewaju can be traced back to the 17th century, during the time of the Oyo Empire, a prominent Yoruba kingdom in present-day southwestern Nigeria. Notable individuals with the name Olanrewaju throughout history include:
1. Olanrewaju Akinbo (c. 1770-1830), a renowned Yoruba trader and entrepreneur who played a significant role in the expansion of trade routes across West Africa.
2. Olanrewaju Ogundipe (1855-1921), a prominent Yoruba teacher and educator who established several schools in the Lagos area and contributed to the promotion of education among the Yoruba people.
3. Olanrewaju Adekunle (1890-1962), a Nigerian soldier and military leader who served in the British colonial forces and was recognized for his bravery during World War I.
4. Olanrewaju Adepoju (1924-2003), a Nigerian politician and diplomat who served as the country's Minister of External Affairs and later as the Ambassador to the United Nations.
5. Olanrewaju Ogunlesi (born 1953), a Nigerian-born American businessman and entrepreneur, best known for his leadership roles in various global financial institutions and investments.
While the name Olanrewaju has its roots in the Yoruba culture, it has gained popularity beyond Nigeria and is now used by people of various backgrounds and ethnicities, particularly in West Africa and among the African diaspora communities around the world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Olanrewaju over time
The chart below shows babies named Olanrewaju registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1999 to 2018. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Olanrewaju, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2018, compared with 10 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Olanrewaju by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Olanrewaju 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 | #3836 | 38 | 8 |
| 2000s | #3334 | 30 | 7 |
| 1990s | #2097 | 5 | 1 |
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FAQ
Olanrewaju: questions and answers
How popular is the name Olanrewaju in the UK right now?
In 2018, Olanrewaju was ranked #3959 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Olanrewaju most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 10 babies registered as Olanrewaju in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Olanrewaju?
A masculine Yoruba name meaning "Wealth acquired from divine grace".
How many people are called Olanrewaju in the UK?
A total of 73 babies have been registered as Olanrewaju across the 16 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.