UK boy's name
Olatunde
A Yoruba name meaning "wealth has flown back".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2003. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Olatunde is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Olatunde popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2003 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3467, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1999, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 1999 to 2003. 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 6 living people in the UK are called Olatunde. 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 2004 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Olatunde ranked #3467 for boys in England and Wales in 2003, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1999, when 3 boys were registered as Olatunde.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Olatunde as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3467
2003
Births in 2003
3
Latest year
Peak year
1999
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Olatunde mean?
Olatunde is a given name of Yoruba origin, used predominantly in Nigeria and other parts of West Africa. The name is derived from the combination of two Yoruba words: 'Ola', which means wealth or fortune, and 'tunde', meaning to return or revisit. Together, the name Olatunde carries the meaning of "wealth returns" or "fortune revisits".
The earliest recorded instances of the name Olatunde can be traced back to the 16th century, during the height of the Oyo Empire in present-day southwestern Nigeria. This was a period when the Yoruba culture and language flourished, and names with spiritual or symbolic significance were widely adopted.
In the 19th century, Olatunde gained prominence as the name of a renowned Yoruba warrior and military strategist, Olatunde Ogundeji (1820-1887). He played a pivotal role in defending the Oyo Empire against external threats and is remembered for his bravery and tactical skills on the battlefield.
Another notable figure bearing the name Olatunde was Olatunde Obadina (1848-1922), a prominent Yoruba trader and merchant in the city of Lagos. He amassed significant wealth through his trading ventures and was known for his philanthropic contributions to the local community.
In the realm of literature, Olatunde Olateju (1905-1970) was a celebrated Yoruba playwright and author. His works, which often explored themes of cultural identity and societal issues, played a significant role in the development of Nigerian literature in the 20th century.
More recently, Olatunde Akinola (1938-2020) was a prominent Nigerian historian and scholar. He made significant contributions to the study of Yoruba history and culture and served as the vice-chancellor of the University of Lagos from 1988 to 1994.
Throughout history, the name Olatunde has remained a popular choice among the Yoruba people, symbolizing the hope for prosperity, wealth, and the return of good fortune. Its rich cultural heritage and the accomplishments of those who have borne this name continue to make it a respected and meaningful choice for parents in West Africa and beyond.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Olatunde over time
The chart below shows babies named Olatunde registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1999 to 2003. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Olatunde, the clearest high point is 1999. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2003, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Olatunde by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Olatunde 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3467 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990s | #2943 | 3 | 1 |
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- Owen 33,517
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- 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
Olatunde: questions and answers
How popular is the name Olatunde in the UK right now?
In 2003, Olatunde was ranked #3467 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Olatunde most popular?
The peak year on record was 1999, with 3 babies registered as Olatunde in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Olatunde?
A Yoruba name meaning "wealth has flown back".
How many people are called Olatunde in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Olatunde across the 2 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.