Boy · #9,912 in 2026

Akintunde

Name: Popularity of the name Akintunde in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Akintunde, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Akíntúndé is a Nigerian surname of Yoruba origin which means "The brave one is here again". It can also translate to "The valiant one is back". Notable variants of the name includes "Tunde" "Akin" e.t.c.

Current Rank

#9,912

Peak Rank

#6,670 (1992)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1972

First Year

1999

Last Year

1992

Peak Year

#6670

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Akintunde

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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The Story of Akintunde

Akintunde first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1972, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1992, when 7 Akintundes were born — ranking #6,670 that year. As of 2026, Akintunde ranks #9,912 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 27 Akintundes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Akintunde

Phonetically similar names — useful when Akintunde is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Akintunde

What does the name Akintunde mean?

How popular is Akintunde in 2026?

In 2026, Akintunde ranks #9,912 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Akintunde most popular?

Akintunde reached its peak popularity in 1992, ranking #6,670 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Akintunde a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Akintunde is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Akintunde?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Akintunde include Dual, Tolan, Shontez. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Akintunde

Akintunde is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1972 and has accumulated 27 births in the dataset. Akintunde's peak popularity came in 1992 when it ranked #6,670. Use the chart and map above to compare Akintunde's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.