Rising since 2022.
Popularity of Oluwatosin since 1976
Babies named Oluwatosin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7 | 0 |
| 1980s | 20 | 10 |
| 1990s | 43 | 34 |
| 2000s | 74 | 69 |
| 2010s | 6 | 33 |
| 2020s | 0 | 10 |
Meaning & origin
Oluwatosin, a Yoruba name meaning 'God is worthy to be served,' first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1983 and reached its peak usage in 2004. Though it lacks a rank or 1-in-N statistic due to low overall frequency, the name has seen a steady if modest presence, and data from 2022 to 2025 shows a rising trajectory. Its use remains concentrated among families of Nigerian heritage, particularly those who value meaningful religious names.
Oluwatosin is a Yoruba name from Nigeria, composed of 'Oluwa' (God) and 'tosin' (to be served or worshiped). It is part of a rich tradition of Yoruba names that express religious devotion, often given to children born into Christian or traditional Yoruba families. The name has been used since at least the 1980s and has gained some international presence through the Nigerian diaspora.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tosin, Olu
Variants: Oluwatosin, Oluwatossin
Sibling names for Oluwatosin
Names that share Oluwatosin's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Abimbola, Folake, Oluwaseun, Temitope, Yetunde, Anjolaoluwa, Oluwadamilola
Brothers: Ayodele, Oluwafemi, Oluwasegun, Oluwatobi, Taiwo, Oluwatobiloba, Oluwademilade
