Unisex · #16,991 in 2026

Tolulope

Tolúlọpẹ́ is a Unisex Nigerian given name of Yoruba origin meaning "To God be the Glory/Thanks/Gratitude"' It is a diminutive form of Tolúwalọpẹ́.

Current Rank
#16,991
Peak Rank
#9,048 (2003)
Total Babies
152
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #9,048 (152 total)
👦 Boy peak #6,714 (38 total)
👧As Girl Name
1982
First Year
2010
Last Year
2003
Peak Year
#9048
Peak Rank
152
Total Count
22
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1985
First Year
2008
Last Year
2003
Peak Year
#6714
Peak Rank
38
Total Count
6
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Tolulope

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

Tolúlọpẹ́ is a Unisex Nigerian given name of Yoruba origin meaning "To God be the Glory/Thanks/Gratitude"' It is a diminutive form of Tolúwalọpẹ́.

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The Story of Tolulope

As a girl name

Tolulope first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1982, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2003, when 11 Tolulopes were born — ranking #9,048 that year. As of 2026, Tolulope ranks #16,991 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 152 Tolulopes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Tolulope first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1985, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2003, when 10 Tolulopes were born — ranking #6,714 that year. As of 2026, Tolulope ranks #12,551 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 38 Tolulopes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Where is Tolulope most common?

Predicted country distribution based on naming patterns globally.

  • Nigeria
    57%
  • NE
    39%
  • Iceland
    2%
  • Norway
    2%
  • United States
    1%

Source: Nationalize.io . Probabilities are global naming-pattern estimates, not strict counts.

Names that sound like Tolulope

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Tolulope

What does the name Tolulope mean?
Tolúlọpẹ́ is a Unisex Nigerian given name of Yoruba origin meaning "To God be the Glory/Thanks/Gratitude"' It is a diminutive form of Tolúwalọpẹ́.
How popular is Tolulope in 2026?
In 2026, Tolulope ranks #16,991 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Tolulope most popular?
Tolulope reached its peak popularity in 2003, ranking #9,048 that year with 11 babies given the name.
Is Tolulope a unisex name?
Yes — Tolulope is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 80% of Tolulopes assigned female and 20% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Tolulope?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Tolulope include Caledonia, Zinia, Danijela. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Tolulope

Tolulope is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1982 and has accumulated 152 births in the dataset. Tolulope's peak popularity came in 2003 when it ranked #9,048. Use the chart and map above to compare Tolulope'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.