Holding steady.
Popularity of Olumide since 1977
Babies named Olumide per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 24 |
| 1990s | 31 |
| 2000s | 36 |
| 2010s | 56 |
| 2020s | 12 |
Meaning & origin
Olumide is a Yoruba name that arrived in U.S. birth records in 1977, reflecting the growing diaspora from Nigeria. It reached its highest point of usage in 2015, a peak year that saw the name given to more babies than any other year since its debut. The name's trajectory has been stable, indicating consistent but modest use across the 2010s decade. While Olumide does not appear on any state-level popularity lists, its enduring presence in the naming pool underscores a quiet appreciation for its spiritual meaning, 'My God has come.' The name's one-in-N figure is not available due to its rarity, but its steady occurrence suggests a faithful following among families honoring Yoruba heritage.
Olumide is a Yoruba name from Nigeria, derived from "Olu" (God or lord) and "mide" (has come or arrives). It is a common name among the Yoruba people, often given to express gratitude for a child's birth as a divine gift. The name has been used consistently in the United States since the late 1970s, primarily within families of Yoruba heritage.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Olu, Mide, Lumi
Variants: Oluwamide
Sibling names for Olumide
Names that share Olumide's style, for a brother or sister.
