Rising since 2020.
Popularity of Adebayo since 1979
Babies named Adebayo per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 7 |
| 1980s | 29 |
| 1990s | 48 |
| 2000s | 15 |
| 2010s | 26 |
| 2020s | 12 |
Meaning & origin
Adebayo entered U.S. records in 1979, a relatively recent adoption for a name with deep Yoruba roots. Its peak year of usage came in 1997, and since 2020 the name has been on a rising trajectory, suggesting growing interest. The name's meaning, 'the crown meets joy,' reflects a rich cultural heritage, and while not currently ranked nationally, its upward trend may bring it to greater attention in the coming years.
Adebayo is a Yoruba name from Nigeria, composed of 'ade' (crown) and 'bayo' (to meet joy or happiness). It is a common name among the Yoruba people and is often given to boys, reflecting the cultural value placed on nobility and joy. The name has seen moderate use in the United States since the late 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bayo, Ade
Sibling names for Adebayo
Names that share Adebayo's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Abimbola, Folake, Yetunde, Temitope, Ayomide, Abeni, Abiola, Abisola, Adenike, Adeola, Damilola, Ebunoluwa, Folasade, Folashade, Kemi, Morayo, Morenike, Oluwatoyin, Omolara, Omolola, Titilayo
Brothers: Adebimpe, Adekunle, Ademola, Babatunde, Oluwaseun, Abayomi, Ademide, Adetokunbo, Adewale, Adeyemi, Ayinde, Ayodele, Juwon, Kayode, Kehinde, Obaloluwa, Olamide, Olawale, Olayinka, Olufemi, Oluwafemi, Oluwatobi, Taiwo, Temidayo
