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

Oluwatobiloba is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 36 recorded births.

When was Oluwatobiloba most popular?

Oluwatobiloba reached its peak popularity in 2017 with 25 births that year. It is currently ranked #11914 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Oluwatobiloba?

Oluwatobiloba is currently ranked #11914 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 237 babies since 2000.

Oluwatobiloba

A Yoruba name gently fading from the charts.

Boy's name| Also girlsYorubaDeclining

#11914▼ 1414in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Oluwatobiloba is a boy's and girl's baby name of Yoruba origin, from Nigeria, meaning 'God has been magnified' or 'the greatness of God is evident' — from Oluwa (God) + tobi (great) + loba (the king's own, or 'great ruler').

This extended compound name is a full theological declaration — God's greatness has been demonstrated and acknowledged. The addition of 'loba' (king/ruler) gives it a regal dimension, suggesting divine royal authority. In Yoruba tradition, such elaborate compound names are prayers, testimonies, and life expectations built into a child's identity.

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Popularity Over Time

Oluwatobiloba was #10953 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #11914, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Oluwatobiloba
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	34	#10755	▼
2010s	143	#6875	▲
2000s	60	#9862	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(23 years, 2000–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Oluwatobiloba
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	6	#11914	-1 (-14.3%)
2023	7	#10500	0
2022	7	#10565	0
2021	7	#10491	0
2020	7	#10303	-3 (-30.0%)
2019	10	#8047	-12 (-54.5%)
2018	22	#4568	-3 (-12.0%)
2017	25	#4199	+5 (25.0%)
2016	20	#4895	+6 (42.9%)
2015	14	#6219	0
2014	14	#6219	0
2013	14	#6156	+7 (100.0%)
2012	7	#10464	-1 (-12.5%)
2011	8	#9374	-1 (-11.1%)
2010	9	#8607	+1 (12.5%)
2009	8	#9633	-1 (-11.1%)
2008	9	#8819	-4 (-30.8%)
2007	13	#6514	+7 (116.7%)
2006	6	#11665	0
2004	6	#10953	0

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

Oluwatobiloba as a Girl's Name

Though more common for boys, Oluwatobiloba has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 36 births since 2003.

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Total births

2018

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Oluwatobiloba be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Oluwatobiloba is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #11914. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (2000–2024) · Methodology