UK name, mostly boys
Oluwaseyi
A feminine Yoruba name meaning "God chooses the wealthy one".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Also recorded as a girls' name in the UK, with 78 girls.
Oluwaseyi is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Oluwaseyi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4991, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1999, with 14 births.
This profile covers 154 England and Wales registrations across 23 recorded years from 1996 to 2023. 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 21% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 153 living people in the UK are called Oluwaseyi. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Oluwaseyi ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1999, when 14 boys were registered as Oluwaseyi.
- • Oluwaseyi is also recorded for girls, but the boys side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 153 living people in the UK are estimated to have Oluwaseyi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 66.4% of Oluwaseyi registrations are for boys.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4991
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
1999
14 births
Estimated living
153
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Oluwaseyi
In England and Wales birth records, Oluwaseyi has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 66.4% of registrations are for boys and 33.6% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Oluwaseyi registered for boys
- Ranked #4,991 in 2023
- 3 boys registered in 2023
- Peak: 1999 (14 births)
Oluwaseyi registered for girls
- Ranked #5,591 in 2019
- 3 girls registered in 2019
- Peak: 2004 (8 births)
Meaning
What does Oluwaseyi mean?
Oluwaseyi is a given name of Yoruba origin, derived from the West African language spoken primarily in southwestern Nigeria. The name is a combination of two words: "Olu" meaning "Lord" or "Owner" and "Waseyi" meaning "wealth" or "riches." Thus, the name Oluwaseyi can be interpreted as "Lord of Wealth" or "Owner of Riches."
The Yoruba people are an ethnic group indigenous to present-day southwestern Nigeria and the surrounding region. Their culture and language have been influential in West Africa for centuries, dating back to the ancient Oyo Empire, which flourished between the 14th and 19th centuries. The name Oluwaseyi likely originated during this period, reflecting the Yoruba cultural values of prosperity and abundance.
While there are no known direct references to the name Oluwaseyi in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is deeply rooted in the Yoruba tradition of bestowing meaningful names upon newborns. These names often carry blessings, prayers, or aspirations for the child's future.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Oluwaseyi can be found in the late 18th century, when it was given to a prominent Yoruba chief and landowner. Over the centuries, several notable individuals have borne this name, including:
1. Oluwaseyi Ogunpolu (1923-2002), a Nigerian businessman and philanthropist known for his contributions to education and community development. 2. Oluwaseyi Akindele (born 1951), a Nigerian academic and former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan. 3. Oluwaseyi Olugbile (born 1967), a Nigerian-American artist and sculptor known for his intricate woodcarvings. 4. Oluwaseyi Sosanya (born 1978), a British actor best known for his role in the television series "The Frankenstein Chronicles." 5. Oluwaseyi Olorunleke (born 1985), a Nigerian professional basketball player who has played in several European leagues.
These individuals, hailing from various fields and backgrounds, have carried the name Oluwaseyi and contributed to their respective professions and societies. While the name's origins can be traced back to ancient Yoruba culture, its enduring presence throughout history serves as a testament to the lasting influence of West African traditions and the universality of names imbued with meaningful aspirations.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Oluwaseyi over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Oluwaseyi in England and Wales, from 1996 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Oluwaseyi, the clearest high point is 1999. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 14 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Oluwaseyi by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Oluwaseyi 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 | #4420 | 7 | 2 |
| 2010s | #2781 | 51 | 7 |
| 2000s | #2482 | 61 | 10 |
| 1990s | #1574 | 35 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Oluwaseyi
- 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
Oluwaseyi: questions and answers
How popular is the name Oluwaseyi in the UK right now?
In 2023, Oluwaseyi was ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Oluwaseyi most popular?
The peak year on record was 1999, with 14 babies registered as Oluwaseyi in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Oluwaseyi?
A feminine Yoruba name meaning "God chooses the wealthy one".
How many people are called Oluwaseyi in the UK?
A total of 154 babies have been registered as Oluwaseyi across the 23 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.