UK name, mostly girls
Oluwatofunmi
A Yoruba name meaning "The lord gives me addition or wealth".
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.
Also recorded as a boys' name in the UK, with 18 boys.
Oluwatofunmi is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Oluwatofunmi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4843, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 10 births.
This profile covers 68 England and Wales registrations across 15 recorded years from 2003 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 40% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 68 living people in the UK are called Oluwatofunmi. 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
- • Oluwatofunmi ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 10 girls were registered as Oluwatofunmi.
- • Oluwatofunmi is also recorded for boys, but the girls side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 68 living people in the UK are estimated to have Oluwatofunmi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 79.1% of Oluwatofunmi registrations are for girls.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4843
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2011
10 births
Estimated living
68
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Oluwatofunmi
In England and Wales birth records, Oluwatofunmi has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 20.9% of registrations are for boys and 79.1% 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.
Oluwatofunmi registered for boys
- Ranked #3,822 in 2013
- 4 boys registered in 2013
- Peak: 2010 (4 births)
Oluwatofunmi registered for girls
- Ranked #4,843 in 2024
- 4 girls registered in 2024
- Peak: 2011 (10 births)
Meaning
What does Oluwatofunmi mean?
Oluwatofunmi is a Yoruba name originating from the Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria. The name is a combination of two Yoruba words, "Oluwa" meaning "God" and "tofunmi" meaning "has bestowed upon me." The name can be roughly translated to "God has bestowed upon me."
The Yoruba people have a rich cultural heritage dating back to the 11th century, and their naming traditions often reflect their beliefs and values. Oluwatofunmi, with its reference to God's blessings, is a name that conveys gratitude and reverence for the divine.
Historically, the name Oluwatofunmi has been documented in various Yoruba texts and oral traditions. It has been mentioned in Yoruba praise poetry, folklore, and religious literature, reflecting the importance of giving thanks to the Supreme Being in Yoruba culture.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Oluwatofunmi can be found in the 16th century, when it was used by a prominent Yoruba chief and military leader. Throughout the centuries, the name has been borne by various notable figures within the Yoruba community.
Among the notable individuals who have carried the name Oluwatofunmi throughout history are:
1. Oluwatofunmi Ogunlesi (1923-2003), a renowned Nigerian academic and linguist who contributed significantly to the study of the Yoruba language.
2. Oluwatofunmi Ajayi (born 1964), a Nigerian-American professional basketball player who played in the NBA for several teams in the 1980s and 1990s.
3. Oluwatofunmi Oredein (born 1978), a Nigerian-British writer and journalist known for her work exploring issues of identity, race, and culture.
4. Oluwatofunmi Ogunmefun (born 1985), a Nigerian actress and television personality who has appeared in several Nollywood films and TV shows.
5. Oluwatofunmi Adeleke (born 1992), a Nigerian singer and songwriter better known by her stage name Tofunmi, who has gained popularity in the Afrobeats music scene.
While the name Oluwatofunmi has its roots in the Yoruba culture, it has also gained recognition and popularity beyond its origins, with people of various backgrounds embracing the name and its meaning of divine blessings.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Oluwatofunmi over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Oluwatofunmi in England and Wales, from 2003 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 Oluwatofunmi, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 10 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Oluwatofunmi by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Oluwatofunmi 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 | #4729 | 12 | 3 |
| 2010s | #4288 | 41 | 8 |
| 2000s | #4465 | 15 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Oluwatofunmi
- 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
Oluwatofunmi: questions and answers
How popular is the name Oluwatofunmi in the UK right now?
In 2024, Oluwatofunmi was ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Oluwatofunmi most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 10 babies registered as Oluwatofunmi in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Oluwatofunmi?
A Yoruba name meaning "The lord gives me addition or wealth".
How many people are called Oluwatofunmi in the UK?
A total of 68 babies have been registered as Oluwatofunmi across the 15 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.