UK name, mostly girls
Tolulope
Rich with wealth and success, a name of Yoruba origin.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2013. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Also recorded as a boys' name in the UK, with 43 boys.
Tolulope is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Tolulope popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2013 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5742, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 8 births.
This profile covers 66 England and Wales registrations across 14 recorded years from 1996 to 2013. 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 38% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 66 living people in the UK are called Tolulope. 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 2014 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Tolulope ranked #5742 for girls in England and Wales in 2013, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 8 girls were registered as Tolulope.
- • Tolulope is also recorded for boys, but the girls side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 66 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tolulope as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 60.6% of Tolulope registrations are for girls.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5742
2013
Births in 2013
3
Latest year
Peak year
1996
8 births
Estimated living
66
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Tolulope
In England and Wales birth records, Tolulope has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 39.4% of registrations are for boys and 60.6% 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.
Tolulope registered for boys
- Ranked #4,023 in 2016
- 4 boys registered in 2016
- Peak: 2004 (7 births)
Tolulope registered for girls
- Ranked #5,742 in 2013
- 3 girls registered in 2013
- Peak: 1996 (8 births)
Meaning
What does Tolulope mean?
Tolulope is a name of Yoruba origin, originating from the southwestern region of Nigeria. The name is derived from two Yoruba words, "Tolu" meaning "wealth" or "affluence" and "Lope" meaning "to revere" or "to worship." Together, the name can be interpreted as "wealth is revered" or "worship wealth."
The Yoruba people are an ethnic group indigenous to modern-day southwestern Nigeria and the surrounding regions. Their culture and language have a rich history dating back several centuries, and names like Tolulope reflect the cultural values and beliefs of the Yoruba people.
While the exact origin of the name Tolulope is difficult to pinpoint, it is believed to have been in use among the Yoruba people for generations. The name has been documented in various historical records and literature from the region, reflecting its cultural significance.
One of the earliest known references to the name Tolulope can be found in the work of Samuel Ajayi Crowther, a prominent Yoruba linguist and the first Anglican bishop in West Africa, who lived from 1809 to 1891. Crowther's work on Yoruba language and culture helped preserve and document many aspects of Yoruba tradition, including names and their meanings.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Tolulope:
1. Tolulope Awolowa (1905-1992), a Nigerian educator and women's rights activist, was the wife of the prominent Nigerian politician and statesman, Obafemi Awolowo.
2. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe (born 1967), a Nigerian lawyer and human rights activist, has been a prominent figure in the fight against domestic violence and gender-based discrimination in Nigeria.
3. Tolulope Akinrele (born 1982), a Nigerian actress and filmmaker, has appeared in numerous Nollywood productions and has directed several films.
4. Tolulope Oyefolu (born 1984), a Nigerian basketball player, has represented Nigeria in international competitions and played professionally in several countries.
5. Tolulope Akinrimisi (born 1988), a Nigerian fashion designer, has gained recognition for her innovative designs and promotion of African fashion on the global stage.
These individuals, among others, have carried the name Tolulope and contributed to various fields, including education, human rights, entertainment, sports, and fashion, further solidifying the name's cultural significance and historical presence.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Tolulope over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Tolulope in England and Wales, from 1996 to 2016. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Tolulope, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2013, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tolulope by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tolulope 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5215 | 7 | 2 |
| 2000s | #3564 | 43 | 9 |
| 1990s | #2771 | 16 | 3 |
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Names similar to Tolulope
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FAQ
Tolulope: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tolulope in the UK right now?
In 2013, Tolulope was ranked #5742 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Tolulope most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 8 babies registered as Tolulope in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tolulope?
Rich with wealth and success, a name of Yoruba origin.
How many people are called Tolulope in the UK?
A total of 66 babies have been registered as Tolulope across the 14 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.