Oladapo

A boy's name of Yoruba origin with 11 recorded U.S. births.

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Meaning & Origin

Oladapo sits in the vintage zone of American naming: first recorded in 1991, peaking in 1991, with 11 total births across its history.

The open, approachable quality of its ending — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression — gives it a distinctive rhythm that pairs well with shorter middle names or surnames.

Oladapo is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Oladapo is a boy's baby name of Yoruba origin meaning 'honor comes with wealth' or 'honor joins prosperity,' from the Yoruba ola (honor) and dapo (join). It is used among the Yoruba people of Nigeria.

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Oladapo appeared in SSA records in 1991, placing it in the modern era of American naming — a period when parents increasingly began breaking from generational naming patterns, experimenting with spelling, and treating naming as a form of creative self-expression. Its Yoruba roots may have been the starting point, adapted or respelled to fit contemporary American tastes.

With only 11 recorded births, Oladapo has not been widely studied in naming literature — its story belongs primarily to the families who chose it.

At a Glance

Unranked

Current Rank

Total births

Since 1991

1991

Peak year

6 births

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Popularity Over Time

Oladapo has 2+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1991.

First appeared: 1991Peak: 1991 (6 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Oladapo
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
1990s	11	#9407	—

The Story of Oladapo

A Millennial name

Peaking in 1991, Oladapo is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Oladapo are most likely born between 1991 and 1998.

How rare is Oladapo?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Oladapo is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1991, peaked in the 1990s with 11 births that decade.

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(2 years, 1991–1998)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Oladapo
Year	Births	Rank	Change
1998	5	#10841	-1 (-16.7%)
1991	6	#7972	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oladapo a boy's or girl's name?

Oladapo is primarily a boy's name.

When was Oladapo most popular?

Oladapo reached its peak popularity in 1991 with 6 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Oladapo?

Oladapo is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 11 babies in the U.S. since 1991. Its peak was in 1991.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1991–1998