Olufemi Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationoh-loo-FAY-mee / oʊluˈfeɪmiYoruba
Meaning
God loves me
Historical & Cultural Background
Olufemi is a name of Yoruba origin, a language and ethnic group from Nigeria. The Yoruba people have a rich cultural heritage, with names often reflecting spiritual beliefs and family values. In Yoruba culture, names are significant and can convey messages about the circumstances of a child's birth or the aspirations of the parents.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Olufemi was first seen in the United States in 1973. Olufemi has ranked as high as #1102 nationally, which occurred in 1983, and has been most popular in New York, District of Columbia, and Maryland. In the past 5 years the name Olufemi has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Olufemi (2008)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| MD | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1979 | 10 |
| 1980 | 11 |
| 1981 | 11 |
| 1982 | 13 |
| 1983 | 14 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1986 | 12 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1989 | 12 |
| 1990 | 12 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 12 |
| 1993 | 10 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 14 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 12 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2007 | 12 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 5 |