Ayotunde
A boy's name of Yoruba origin with 43 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Only 43 babies have been named Ayotunde in recorded U.S. history. That level of rarity means your child would almost certainly be the only one in their school, their workplace, and most rooms they walk into — a genuinely one-of-a-kind choice.
Ayotunde is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Ayotunde is a boy's baby name of Yoruba origin, meaning 'joy has returned' or 'happiness has come back.' The name is composed of ayo (joy, happiness) and tunde (returns, comes back) — a deeply expressive combination that speaks to the happiness a child's birth brings to a family.
Yoruba names from Nigeria and Benin often carry complete sentences or emotional statements as their meanings, and Ayotunde is a beautiful example of this tradition. It is used among Yoruba families in Nigeria, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
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Ayotunde first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 2009. A twenty-first-century entry, Ayotunde belongs to the newest generation of American names — often coined, blended, or borrowed from international sources.
Its Yoruba classification suggests a path from yoruba linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Ayotunde has 7+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2009.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 37 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 6 | — |
The Story of Ayotunde
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2016, Ayotunde is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Ayotunde are most likely born between 2009 and 2017.
How rare is Ayotunde?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Ayotunde is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2009, peaked in the 2010s with 37 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(7 years, 2009–2017)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 5 | #12474 |
| 2016 | 9 | #8215 |
| 2015 | 6 | #10811 |
| 2014 | 6 | #10851 |
| 2013 | 6 | #10879 |
| 2011 | 5 | #12472 |
| 2009 | 6 | #11143 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2009–2017