Holding steady.
Popularity of Temitope since 1976
Babies named Temitope per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 11 | 9 |
| 1980s | 32 | 19 |
| 1990s | 73 | 35 |
| 2000s | 84 | 33 |
| 2010s | 53 | 32 |
| 2020s | 7 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Temitope is a Yoruba name with a clear and uplifting meaning, "mine is worthy of thanks." First recorded in the United States in 1976, it has never broken into the top 1000 names, reflecting its cultural specificity to Nigerian and diaspora communities. Its peak usage came in 2004, after which it has remained relatively stable, neither surging nor declining dramatically. The name is given to both boys and girls, and is often chosen by families seeking to honor their heritage and express gratitude. Although not widely used according to U.S. Social Security data, Temitope carries deep cultural significance and a melodic sound that appeals to many.
Temitope is a Yoruba name from Nigeria, derived from the phrase "temi tope" meaning "mine is worthy of thanks" or "mine is worthy of praise." It is a unisex name commonly given to express gratitude to God for a child's birth. The name gained some popularity in the African diaspora and among Yoruba communities worldwide.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Temi, Tope
Sibling names for Temitope
Names that share Temitope's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Ayotunde, Oluwaseun, Folake, Yetunde, Abimbola, Folasade, Ifeoluwa, Oluwadarasimi, Oluwanifemi, Oreoluwa, Abiola, Adeola, Anjolaoluwa, Damilola, Kemi, Oluwakemi, Oluwatoni, Ebunoluwa, Folashade, Iyanuoluwa, Jadesola, Morayo, Morenike, Moyinoluwa, Oluwatoyin, Omolara, Oyinkansola, Titilayo
Brothers: Oluwaseun, Tolulope, Femi, Babatunde, Adebayo, Ayomide, Juwon, Ayodeji, Ayodele, Boluwatife, Iremide, Olufemi, Oluwafemi, Oluwatosin, Ademide, Adeyemi, Erioluwa, Olamide, Olawale, Olumide, Oluwaferanmi, Temitayo, Toluwani
