UK boy's name
Olusegun
Victory over malice crowns one's efforts.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Olusegun is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Olusegun popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2003, with 5 births.
This profile covers 28 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. 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 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 28 living people in the UK are called Olusegun. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Olusegun ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2003, when 5 boys were registered as Olusegun.
- • About 28 living people in the UK are estimated to have Olusegun as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5119
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2003
5 births
Estimated living
28
2026
Meaning
What does Olusegun mean?
Olusegun is a Yoruba name originating from southwestern Nigeria. The name dates back to the 16th century and is derived from the Yoruba words "Olu" meaning "owner" or "lord" and "ṣẹgun" meaning "to wage war." Together, the name Olusegun can be interpreted as "the lord wages war" or "the owner wages war."
The earliest known references to the name Olusegun can be found in oral histories and folktales passed down through generations of the Yoruba people. These stories often depicted individuals with the name as brave warriors and leaders who led their communities in times of conflict.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Olusegun appears in the 17th century, when a Yoruba chief by that name led his people in a successful defense against a neighboring kingdom's invasion. This event solidified the association of the name with strength, courage, and military prowess.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Olusegun. One of the most famous was Olusegun Obasanjo (born 1937), a Nigerian military leader and politician who served as the President of Nigeria from 1976 to 1979 and again from 1999 to 2007. His leadership during a turbulent period in Nigerian history earned him widespread respect and recognition.
Another prominent figure with the name Olusegun was Olusegun Aremu Okikiola Obasanjo (1923-2021), a Nigerian writer, philosopher, and educator who played a significant role in promoting Yoruba culture and literature. His works, such as "The Philosophical Fragments" and "The Myth of Oduduwa," explored the rich heritage and traditions of the Yoruba people.
In the realm of sports, Olusegun Odusanya (born 1965) was a Nigerian sprinter who won a silver medal in the 4x100m relay at the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona. His achievements brought pride and recognition to Nigeria on the international stage.
Olusegun Awolowo (1909-1987) was a Nigerian nationalist, writer, and political leader who advocated for the rights and self-determination of the Yoruba people. His influential writings, such as "Path to Nigerian Freedom" and "Thoughts on the Nigerian Constitution," shaped the discourse on Nigerian independence and governance.
Olusegun Mimiko (born 1954) is a Nigerian politician and former governor of Ondo State. During his tenure from 2009 to 2017, he implemented various social and economic policies aimed at improving the lives of the people in his state.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Olusegun over time
The chart below shows babies named Olusegun registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Olusegun, the clearest high point is 2003. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Olusegun by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Olusegun 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 | #5119 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4685 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3050 | 18 | 4 |
| 1990s | #2357 | 4 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Olusegun
- Oliver 157,197
- Oscar 67,495
- 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
Olusegun: questions and answers
How popular is the name Olusegun in the UK right now?
In 2024, Olusegun was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Olusegun most popular?
The peak year on record was 2003, with 5 babies registered as Olusegun in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Olusegun?
Victory over malice crowns one's efforts.
How many people are called Olusegun in the UK?
A total of 28 babies have been registered as Olusegun 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.