UK name, mostly girls
Oluwatosin
Yoruba name meaning "honor due to God's grace".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Also recorded as a boys' name in the UK, with 82 boys.
Oluwatosin is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Oluwatosin popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5493, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 13 births.
This profile covers 134 England and Wales registrations across 20 recorded years from 1996 to 2020. 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 23% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 133 living people in the UK are called Oluwatosin. 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 2021 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Oluwatosin ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales in 2020, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 13 girls were registered as Oluwatosin.
- • Oluwatosin is also recorded for boys, but the girls side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 133 living people in the UK are estimated to have Oluwatosin as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 62.0% of Oluwatosin registrations are for girls.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5493
2020
Births in 2020
3
Latest year
Peak year
2005
13 births
Estimated living
133
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Oluwatosin
In England and Wales birth records, Oluwatosin has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 38.0% of registrations are for boys and 62.0% 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.
Oluwatosin registered for boys
- Ranked #3,908 in 2015
- 4 boys registered in 2015
- Peak: 1999 (11 births)
Oluwatosin registered for girls
- Ranked #5,493 in 2020
- 3 girls registered in 2020
- Peak: 2005 (13 births)
Meaning
What does Oluwatosin mean?
The name Oluwatosin originates from the Yoruba language spoken in southwestern Nigeria, West Africa. It is a compound name derived from the combination of "Oluwa," meaning "Lord" or "God," and "Tosin," meaning "is worthy of worship." Therefore, the name Oluwatosin can be translated as "The Lord is worthy of worship" or "God is worthy of praise."
This name reflects the deep religious and cultural roots of the Yoruba people, who have a rich tradition of monotheistic belief in a supreme being known as Olodumare or Olorun. The name Oluwatosin is a testament to their reverence for the divine and their gratitude towards the creator.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Oluwatosin can be traced back to the 19th century, during the era of the Yoruba city-states and kingdoms. However, the name's origins likely predate written records, as the Yoruba people have an ancient oral tradition that has preserved their language and culture for centuries.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Oluwatosin. One of the most prominent was Oluwatosin Adeleke (1931-2017), a Nigerian businessman and philanthropist who founded the Adeleke University in Ede, Osun State. Another notable figure was Oluwatosin Adebiyi (1955-2022), a Nigerian politician who served as a member of the Federal House of Representatives.
Other remarkable individuals with the name Oluwatosin include Oluwatosin Ayinde (born 1986), a Nigerian footballer who played professionally in Europe; Oluwatosin Omolayo (born 1985), a Nigerian actress and model; and Oluwatosin Oladeinde (born 1980), a Nigerian entrepreneur and CEO of a successful technology company.
While the name Oluwatosin has its roots in the Yoruba culture, it has transcended geographical boundaries and is now recognized and celebrated across different parts of the world, particularly within the African diaspora. The name serves as a reminder of the rich cultural heritage and spiritual beliefs of the Yoruba people, and its enduring legacy continues to inspire people of all backgrounds.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Oluwatosin over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Oluwatosin in England and Wales, from 1996 to 2020. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Oluwatosin, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2020, compared with 13 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Oluwatosin by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Oluwatosin 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 | #5493 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4598 | 29 | 6 |
| 2000s | #2728 | 65 | 9 |
| 1990s | #1802 | 37 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Oluwatosin
- 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
Oluwatosin: questions and answers
How popular is the name Oluwatosin in the UK right now?
In 2020, Oluwatosin was ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Oluwatosin most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 13 babies registered as Oluwatosin in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Oluwatosin?
Yoruba name meaning "honor due to God's grace".
How many people are called Oluwatosin in the UK?
A total of 134 babies have been registered as Oluwatosin across the 20 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.