Holding steady, #9,714 for boys today.
Popularity of Oluwafemi since 1984
Babies named Oluwafemi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 54 |
| 2000s | 83 |
| 2010s | 64 |
| 2020s | 51 |
Meaning & origin
Oluwafemi, a Yoruba name meaning 'God loves me,' first appeared in U.S. records in 1984 and has since grown steadily in use. As of 2025, it ranks 9,714 with an incidence of 1 in 244,011 births. Its peak popularity came in 2022, reflecting the rising visibility of Nigerian names in multicultural America. The trajectory remains stable, suggesting a steady if small community of families choosing this name.
Oluwafemi is a Yoruba name from southwestern Nigeria. It is a theophoric name composed of 'Oluwa' (God) and 'femi' (loves me), thus meaning 'God loves me.' The name is part of a rich tradition of names expressing gratitude or attributes of the divine. It is commonly used among Yoruba-speaking communities and has spread globally with the diaspora.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Femi, Olu, Wale
Variants: Oluwafemi
Sibling names for Oluwafemi
Names that share Oluwafemi's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Oluwaseun, Oluwatoyin, Abimbola, Temitope, Folake, Inioluwa, Oluwadamilola, Oluwadarasimi, Oluwanifemi, Oluwatomisin, Oluwatoni, Omolara
Brothers: Oluwaseun, Oluwatobi, Ayodeji, Tunde, Adebayo, Ayomide, Oluwatimilehin, Oluwatobiloba, Oluwatosin, Adetokunbo, Erioluwa, Oluwadamilare, Oluwasemilore, Temidayo
