Adeolu
A boy's name of Yoruba origin with 23 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
If you're considering Adeolu, you're looking at a name that fewer than 23 families have ever chosen in the U.S. That kind of rarity is intentional — it signals that the name was chosen for its sound, its personal meaning, or a family connection rather than a trend.
The open, approachable ending gives Adeolu a stately quality that carries weight in formal contexts while staying approachable.
Adeolu is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Adeolu is a boy's baby name of Yoruba origin, meaning 'the crown has multiplied' or 'royalty has increased.' In Yoruba, ade means crown and olu relates to increase or God. It is a name of royal abundance and divine growth.
Adeolu is a proud Yoruba name that declares expansion of royal lineage — a child whose arrival multiplies the family's honor and blessings.
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In the American context, Adeolu is a boy's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (2003–2017). Its Yoruba roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
With 23 total births, Adeolu exists at the edges of the American naming landscape — a name known primarily to the families who carry it, giving it an intensely personal character.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Adeolu has 4+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2003.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 18 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 5 | — |
The Story of Adeolu
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2015, Adeolu is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Adeolu are most likely born between 2005 and 2017.
How rare is Adeolu?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Adeolu is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2003, peaked in the 2010s with 18 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(4 years, 2003–2017)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 5 | #12279 |
| 2015 | 8 | #8754 |
| 2012 | 5 | #12308 |
| 2003 | 5 | #10929 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2003–2017