UK girl's name
Yewande
A feminine Yoruba name meaning "mother has returned.".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2010. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Yewande is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Yewande popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2010 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5707, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 5 births.
This profile covers 21 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 1996 to 2010. 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 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 21 living people in the UK are called Yewande. 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 2011 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Yewande ranked #5707 for girls in England and Wales in 2010, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 5 girls were registered as Yewande.
- • About 21 living people in the UK are estimated to have Yewande as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5707
2010
Births in 2010
3
Latest year
Peak year
1996
5 births
Estimated living
21
2026
Meaning
What does Yewande mean?
The name Yewande is a Yoruba name originating from Nigeria in West Africa. The name is derived from the Yoruba words "iye" meaning "mother" and "wande" meaning "to return". Thus, the name Yewande can be interpreted to mean "the mother has returned".
The Yoruba people are an ethnic group that traces their roots back to what is now modern-day southwestern Nigeria and the surrounding region. The Yoruba language and culture have had a significant influence on the region for centuries.
While the exact origins of the name Yewande are unclear, it is believed to have been in use among the Yoruba people for many generations. The name may have been inspired by cultural beliefs or practices related to motherhood or the significance of a mother's return, perhaps after a journey or absence.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Yewande can be found in the 19th century. Yewande Ogunlesi was a Nigerian educator and pioneer in women's education who lived from 1825 to 1910.
Another notable figure with the name Yewande was Yewande Sadiku, a Nigerian politician and activist who served as a member of the Nigerian House of Representatives from 1992 to 1993.
In the realm of literature, Yewande Omotoso is a South African novelist and writer who was born in 1976. Her works, such as "Bom Boy" and "The Woman Next Door", explore themes of identity, belonging, and the complexities of modern life.
In sports, Yewande Oyediran was a Nigerian track and field athlete who competed in the 2000 and 2004 Summer Olympics, specializing in the long jump and triple jump events.
Additionally, Yewande Akinola is a British engineer and academic who has made significant contributions to the field of biomedical engineering. She was born in 1973 and has held positions at prestigious institutions like Imperial College London and the University of Oxford.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Yewande, showcasing its rich cultural heritage and the diverse backgrounds of those who have carried this name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Yewande over time
The chart below shows babies named Yewande registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2010. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Yewande, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2010, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yewande by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Yewande 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 | #5707 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #4368 | 6 | 2 |
| 1990s | #3242 | 12 | 3 |
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- Yasmeen 527
- Yasmina 518
- Yasemin 513
- Yana 452
- Yvie 377
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FAQ
Yewande: questions and answers
How popular is the name Yewande in the UK right now?
In 2010, Yewande was ranked #5707 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Yewande most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 5 babies registered as Yewande in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Yewande?
A feminine Yoruba name meaning "mother has returned.".
How many people are called Yewande in the UK?
A total of 21 babies have been registered as Yewande across the 6 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.