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

Oluwatobi is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 158 recorded births.

When was Oluwatobi most popular?

Oluwatobi reached its peak popularity in 2002 with 29 births that year. It is currently ranked #11913 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Oluwatobi?

Oluwatobi is currently ranked #11913 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 555 babies since 1990.

Oluwatobi

A Yoruba name gently fading from the charts.

Boy's name| Also girlsYorubaDeclining

#11913▼ 3178in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Oluwatobi is a boy's and girl's baby name of Yoruba origin, from Nigeria, meaning 'God is great' or 'God is magnified' — from Oluwa (God) + tobi (great, large, magnificent), a declaration of divine greatness.

Tobi names in Yoruba tradition celebrate God's greatness as expressed through a specific blessing — often the birth of a child. Oluwatobi is a full Oluwa-form name used by deeply observant Yoruba families, both Christian and Muslim, who begin the child's life with this declaration of God's magnitude. With over 550 recorded U.S. births, it has significant presence in Nigerian American communities.

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Popularity Over Time

Oluwatobi was #4726 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #11913, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Oluwatobi
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	54	#8740	▼
2010s	175	#5474	▼
2000s	222	#4219	▲
1990s	104	#5543	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(34 years, 1990–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Oluwatobi
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	6	#11913	-3 (-33.3%)
2023	9	#8735	+3 (50.0%)
2022	6	#11920	-9 (-60.0%)
2021	15	#5953	-3 (-16.7%)
2020	18	#5177	+6 (50.0%)
2019	12	#7065	-12 (-50.0%)
2018	24	#4316	+10 (71.4%)
2017	14	#6251	-6 (-30.0%)
2016	20	#4894	+1 (5.3%)
2015	19	#5008	+1 (5.6%)
2014	18	#5209	-4 (-18.2%)
2013	22	#4426	+8 (57.1%)
2012	14	#6216	0
2011	14	#6163	-4 (-22.2%)
2010	18	#5187	-2 (-10.0%)
2009	20	#4880	-6 (-23.1%)
2008	26	#4003	+1 (4.0%)
2007	25	#4089	+9 (56.3%)
2006	16	#5468	-8 (-33.3%)
2005	24	#3907	+6 (33.3%)

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

Oluwatobi as a Girl's Name

Though more common for boys, Oluwatobi has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 158 births since 1992.

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Current rank

158

Total births

2000

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Oluwatobi be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Oluwatobi is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #11913. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1990–2024) · Methodology