Holding steady.
Popularity of Babatunde since 1971
Babies named Babatunde per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 81 |
| 1980s | 83 |
| 1990s | 108 |
| 2000s | 65 |
| 2010s | 7 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Babatunde first appeared in U.S. data in 1971, reflecting broader patterns of African diaspora naming during a period of cultural reconnection. It reached its peak in 1995, when it was most frequently given to baby boys. Since then, usage has stabilized at very low numbers. Although no top states can be cited for a name given so infrequently, the name carries deep cultural significance among Yoruba families. Imbued with the meaning 'father has returned,' Babatunde is traditionally reserved for a male child born after the death of a paternal grandfather, honoring the Yoruba belief in ancestral rebirth. The name has been used in Yoruba communities for centuries and gained some usage among African diaspora communities in the United States following the Civil Rights era.
Babatunde is a Yoruba name meaning 'father has returned.' It is traditionally given to a male child born shortly after the death of a paternal grandfather, reflecting the belief in reincarnation among the Yoruba people of Nigeria. The name has been used in Yoruba communities for centuries and gained some usage among African diaspora communities in the United States following the Civil Rights era.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Baba, Tunde, Babs
Variants: Babatunde, Babatunji
Sibling names for Babatunde
Names that share Babatunde's style, for a brother or sister.
