UK boy's name
Oluseun
"Wealth acquired to honor" of Yoruba origin.
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.
Oluseun is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Oluseun popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 1999 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2943, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1999, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 1999 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.
Oluseun is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Oluseun. 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
- • Oluseun ranked #2943 for boys in England and Wales in 1999, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1999, when 3 boys were registered as Oluseun.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Oluseun as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2943
1999
Births in 1999
3
Latest year
Peak year
1999
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Oluseun mean?
Oluseun is a given name of Yoruba origin, originating from southwestern Nigeria. It is a compound word derived from the Yoruba words 'Olu' meaning 'owner' or 'lord', and 'se un' meaning 'to walk with grace' or 'to carry oneself with dignity'. Together, the name translates to 'one who carries themselves with grace and dignity'.
The name Oluseun can be traced back to the Yoruba people, an ethnic group native to present-day southwestern Nigeria and parts of Benin and Togo. The Yoruba culture has a rich history dating back centuries, with a strong tradition of assigning meaningful names to children based on circumstances surrounding their birth or personal traits.
While there are no specific historical references to the name Oluseun in ancient texts or religious scriptures, the name has been in use among the Yoruba people for generations. Some of the earliest recorded examples of individuals bearing the name Oluseun can be found in regional records and oral histories from the 18th and 19th centuries.
Notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Oluseun include:
1. Oluseun Awolowo (1905-1987), a Nigerian politician and statesman who played a prominent role in Nigeria's independence movement and served as the Premier of the Western Region from 1954 to 1959.
2. Oluseun Akinwunmi (1921-1995), a Nigerian artist and sculptor renowned for his contributions to the development of modern Nigerian art. His works are displayed in various museums and galleries around the world.
3. Oluseun Obasanjo (born 1937), a former Nigerian military leader and politician who served as the President of Nigeria from 1999 to 2007.
4. Oluseun Akinbolaji (born 1970), a Nigerian actor and film director who has appeared in numerous Nollywood productions and has directed several successful films.
5. Oluseun Ogunseitan (born 1958), a Nigerian-American environmental scientist and professor at the University of California, Irvine, known for his research on environmental health and sustainability.
While these are just a few examples, the name Oluseun has been bestowed upon countless individuals throughout history, reflecting the significance and cultural relevance of the name within the Yoruba community.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Oluseun by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Oluseun 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 | #2943 | 3 | 1 |
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- 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
Oluseun: questions and answers
How popular is the name Oluseun in the UK right now?
In 1999, Oluseun was ranked #2943 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Oluseun most popular?
The peak year on record was 1999, with 3 babies registered as Oluseun in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Oluseun?
"Wealth acquired to honor" of Yoruba origin.
How many people are called Oluseun in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Oluseun across the 1 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.