Total births
52
Girls' name · since 1977
Olubunmi
Since 1977, U.S. Social Security records show 52 babies named Olubunmi, peaking in 1981. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 52
- total births
- 1977–1997
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 65%
- born in that decade
Olubunmi sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 52 recorded since 1977.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Olubunmi has been recorded 52 times among girls since 1977, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1977 to 1997.
- 52 total births
- 1977–1997 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 65% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
52 girls have been named Olubunmi since 1977, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1997.
- 52
- total births
- 1977–1997
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 65%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
65% of everyone ever named Olubunmi was born in this single decade.
1981
Single peak year
12 babies were named Olubunmi in 1981 - its busiest year on record.
Olubunmi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Olubunmi's SSA record in two at 1981 and the more recent half accounts for 62% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 38%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1979, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1981 peak of 12, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Olubunmi at a glance
Last recorded 1997Peak year
1981
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1977
Olubunmi popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–1997
- Peak year (1981)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 21 years of records
Olubunmi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Olubunmi's strongest decade.
34 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 65% of all-time use.
Olubunmi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 13
1970s
13 births
- 1980s
1980s
34 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 34 births (65% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Olubunmi? ▼
52 babies have been named Olubunmi since 1977. It was last recorded in 1997. The peak year was 1981 with 12 births.
When was Olubunmi most popular? ▼
Olubunmi was most popular in the 1980s decade with 34 total births. The single peak year was 1981.
How long has the name Olubunmi been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Olubunmi since 1977 -- 21 years through the most recent 1997 data.
What names are similar to Olubunmi? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Oluwadarasimi, Oluwadamilola, Oluwakemi, Oluwanifemi, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Olubunmi's data
- Olubunmi's decade-level peak was the 1980s (34 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Olubunmi
Nearby Names Like Olubunmi
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Olubunmi
Oluwadarasimi Girl
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Oluwadamilola Girl
#16029 284 births
Oluwakemi Girl
#12529 243 births
Oluwanifemi Girl
#11722 241 births
Oluwatamilore Girl
#16442 229 births
Compare Olubunmi side by side: Olubunmi vs Oluwadarasimi Olubunmi vs Oluwadamilola Olubunmi vs Oluwakemi
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1977–1997 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Olubunmi: Baby Name Since 1977 - 52 Births, Peak 1981." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/olubunmi. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Olubunmi draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.