Olufemi
Every Olufemi since 1973 — 390 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Olufemi
Olufemi is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,399 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 390 American babies have been named Olufemi. Its peak came in 1983, when 14 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Olufemi stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Olufemi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #10,399 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 5 | #13,799 |
| 2021 | 6 | #11,761 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 7 | #10,440 |
| 2017 | 6 | #11,810 |
| 2016 | 6 | #11,754 |
| 2015 | 7 | #10,318 |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 6 | #11,774 |
| 2012 | 9 | #8,684 |
| 2011 | 11 | #7,363 |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | 8 | #9,615 |
| 2007 | 12 | #6,967 |
| 2006 | 10 | #7,849 |
| 2005 | 12 | #6,514 |
| 2004 | 5 | #12,704 |
| 2003 | 14 | #5,472 |
| 2002 | 9 | #7,464 |
| 2001 | 7 | #8,969 |
| 2000 | 5 | #11,673 |
| 1995 | 10 | #5,790 |
| 1990 | 12 | #4,596 |
| 1985 | 10 | #4,259 |
| 1980 | 11 | #3,779 |
| 1975 | 7 | #4,654 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Olufemi in 2025?
Olufemi ranked #10,399 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Olufemi?
390 babies have been named Olufemi in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Olufemi most popular?
Olufemi peaked in 1983, when 14 newborns received the name.
Is Olufemi a boy or girl name?
Olufemi is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Olufemi rising or falling?
Olufemi is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.