Holding steady.
Popularity of Yetunde since 1972
Babies named Yetunde per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 55 |
| 1980s | 54 |
| 1990s | 62 |
| 2000s | 21 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Yetunde first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1972, with its peak usage occurring in 1986. Over the decades, its popularity has remained stable, never reaching a rank high enough to appear in the Social Security Administration's top 1000 list. The name's rarity underscores its special cultural significance: it is a Yoruba name given to a girl born after the death of a mother or grandmother, symbolizing the family's belief that the lost loved one's spirit has returned. While no specific states showed concentrated usage, the name reflects the broader Nigerian diaspora in the United States. Yetunde has maintained a steady presence, with no recent surge or decline, and its 1-in-N ratio for 2025 is unavailable due to its rarity. This pattern suggests that Yetunde continues to be used primarily within families who honor its deep Yoruba roots.
Yetunde is a Yoruba name from Nigeria, composed of 'iya' (mother) and 'tunde' (has returned). It is traditionally given to a girl born after the death of an older family member, especially her mother or grandmother, reflecting the Yoruba belief in ancestral rebirth. The name carries deep spiritual and cultural significance within Yoruba communities.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tunde, Yemi, Yetty
Variants: Yetunde, Yétúndé
Sibling names for Yetunde
Names that share Yetunde's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Folake, Akanke, Shade, Temilade, Simisola, Ifeoluwa, Temitope, Teniola, Abisola, Ebunoluwa, Folashade, Morayo, Morenike, Omolara, Omolola, Titilayo, Tiwatope
Brothers: Tunde, Babatunde, Oluwaseun, Adebayo, Femi, Ayodele, Ayomide, Kehinde, Olufemi, Oluwatosin, Ademola, Olamide, Olawale, Olayinka, Temitayo
