Will my child share the name Obaloluwa with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 22 UK babies named Obaloluwa per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Obaloluwa in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Obaloluwa becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Obaloluwa is rising: up 1,128 places since 2020, to #1,276 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #1,071 in 2023.

Is Obaloluwa a good choice for a distinctive name?

Obaloluwa is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Obaloluwa a popular baby name in the United States?

Obaloluwa does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Obaloluwa is a distinctive choice, ranked #1276 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Obaloluwa in their class.

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About the Name Obaloluwa

Obaloluwa is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 1133 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1071 in 2023 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been recorded in UK data since 2007.

Obaloluwa is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Obaloluwa in their class.