Boy · #7,224 in 2026

Obaloluwa

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

Current Rank

#7,224

Peak Rank

#5,806 (2019)

Total Babies

139

5-Yr Trend

-9%

2005

First Year

2024

Last Year

2019

Peak Year

#5806

Peak Rank

139

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Obaloluwa

Obaloluwa first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2005, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2019, when 15 Obaloluwas were born — ranking #5,806 that year. As of 2026, Obaloluwa ranks #7,224 for baby boys with 11 births, gradually falling (-9%). In total, more than 139 Obaloluwas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

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101-500

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Names that sound like Obaloluwa

Phonetically similar names — useful when Obaloluwa 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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Aboulia
Abelia
Cellula
Celluloid
Sabala
Sobbingly
Saloma
Salama

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Obaloluwa

What does the name Obaloluwa mean?

Obaloluwa is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2005. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Obaloluwa in 2026?

In 2026, Obaloluwa ranks #7,224 among boys' names in the U.S., with 11 babies given the name that year.

When was Obaloluwa most popular?

Obaloluwa reached its peak popularity in 2019, ranking #5,806 that year with 15 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Obaloluwa most popular?

Obaloluwa has historically been most popular in Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Obaloluwa.

Is Obaloluwa a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Obaloluwa?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Obaloluwa include Stanlee, Stepan, Casanova. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Obaloluwa

Obaloluwa is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2005 and has accumulated 139 births in the dataset. Obaloluwa's peak popularity came in 2019 when it ranked #5,806. Use the chart and map above to compare Obaloluwa'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.