UK girl's name
Olufunke
A Yoruba feminine name literally meaning "God granted this child.".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 1999. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Olufunke is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Olufunke popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 1999 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3225, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1999, with 4 births.
This profile covers 7 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 1996 to 1999. 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.
Olufunke is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 7 living people in the UK are called Olufunke. 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 2000 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Olufunke ranked #3225 for girls in England and Wales in 1999, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1999, when 4 girls were registered as Olufunke.
- • About 7 living people in the UK are estimated to have Olufunke as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3225
1999
Births in 1999
4
Latest year
Peak year
1999
4 births
Estimated living
7
2026
Meaning
What does Olufunke mean?
The name Olufunke is a Yoruba name that originated from the southwestern region of Nigeria. It dates back several centuries and is composed of two words from the Yoruba language: "Olu," meaning "owner" or "lord," and "funke," meaning "wealth" or "riches." Thus, the name Olufunke can be interpreted as "the owner of wealth" or "the lord of riches."
The Yoruba people are an ethnic group native to modern-day southwestern Nigeria and parts of the Republic of Benin. Their culture and traditions have a rich history that spans back for centuries, and the Yoruba language is one of the most widely spoken languages in West Africa.
While the name Olufunke has its roots in the Yoruba culture, it has been adopted and used in various parts of Nigeria and beyond. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 17th and 18th centuries, when it was commonly given to children born into affluent or influential Yoruba families.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Olufunke. One of the most prominent figures was Olufunke Ogunlami (1925-2018), a Nigerian educator and women's rights activist who played a pivotal role in promoting education and empowering women in her community.
Another famous Olufunke was Olufunke Adekoya (1944-2012), a Nigerian singer and songwriter who helped popularize the traditional Yoruba music genre known as "juju." Her music was widely celebrated and she was recognized as a cultural ambassador for Nigeria.
In the realm of literature, Olufunke Ogundimu (1928-2018) was a renowned Nigerian author and playwright. Her works explored various aspects of Yoruba culture and highlighted the experiences of women in Nigerian society.
Olufunke Osunkunle (1938-2015) was a Nigerian politician and diplomat who served as the first female Nigerian ambassador to several countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom.
Lastly, Olufunke Atolagbe (1951-present) is a Nigerian visual artist and sculptor known for her intricate and vibrant works that celebrate African traditions and culture.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Olufunke throughout history, each making significant contributions in their respective fields and representing the rich cultural heritage of the Yoruba people.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Olufunke over time
The chart below shows babies named Olufunke registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 1999. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Olufunke, the clearest high point is 1999. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 1999, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Olufunke by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Olufunke 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | #3510 | 7 | 2 |
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- Olivia 123,111
- Orla 10,799
- Olive 6,815
- Ophelia 4,939
- Ottilie 4,407
- Oliwia 2,608
- Ocean 1,811
- Orlaith 1,357
- Olivia-Rose 1,250
- Octavia 1,243
- Olivia-Grace 618
- Orlagh 608
FAQ
Olufunke: questions and answers
How popular is the name Olufunke in the UK right now?
In 1999, Olufunke was ranked #3225 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Olufunke most popular?
The peak year on record was 1999, with 4 babies registered as Olufunke in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Olufunke?
A Yoruba feminine name literally meaning "God granted this child.".
How many people are called Olufunke in the UK?
A total of 7 babies have been registered as Olufunke 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.