Rising since 2022.
Popularity of Oluwaseyi since 1994
Babies named Oluwaseyi per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2002, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Oluwaseyi's real moment was 2016.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 17 | 36 |
| 2000s | 57 | 91 |
| 2010s | 16 | 84 |
| 2020s | 0 | 21 |
Meaning & origin
Oluwaseyi first entered U.S. birth records in 1994, reflecting the growing Nigerian diaspora. The name saw its peak popularity in 2016, and since 2022 it has been on a consistent upward trajectory. Unlike many traditionally gendered names, Oluwaseyi is used across genders, though its usage remains relatively rare, with no top-state concentrations. The name's roots in Yoruba gratitude and spirituality give it a profound cultural resonance, and its rhythmic sound has made it increasingly appealing to parents seeking distinctive and meaningful names.
Oluwaseyi is a Yoruba name from southwestern Nigeria. It is a shortened form of Oluwaseyifunmi, meaning 'God has made this for me.' The name is a common expression of gratitude among Yoruba-speaking families, often given to a child born after a period of waiting or divine intervention.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Seyi, Olu, Wase
Variants: Oluwaseyifunmi
Sibling names for Oluwaseyi
Names that share Oluwaseyi's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Oluwafunmilayo, Oluwatobiloba, Ayomide, Damilola, Temilade, Oluwatomisin, Oluwatoni, Iyanuoluwa, Tolulope, Toluwanimi
Brothers: Oluwadamilare, Oluwaferanmi, Ayodeji, Oluwatimilehin, Fisayo, Oluwatobi, Oluwademilade, Oluwasemilore, Toluwani
