boy's name
Olusegun
oh-loo-SHAY-goon (Yoruba)
- Origin Yoruba
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 4
- Letters 8
- Births on record 105
Olusegun is a boy's name with 4 syllables. In 2006 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Olusegun is a name of Yoruba origin.
- Peaked in 1985, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1976.
- 4 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Olusegun Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 23 |
| 1980s | 19 |
| 1990s | 25 |
| 2000s | 10 |
How Popular Is Olusegun?
In 2006, Olusegun was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Olusegun Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Olusegun
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Olusegun Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Olusegun over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Olusegun
- Yoruba oh-loo-SHAY-goon
Sibling Names for Olusegun
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Olusegun — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Olusegun
How popular is the name Olusegun?
In 2006, Olusegun was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Olusegun a girl's or a boy's name?
Olusegun is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Olusegun?
Olusegun has 4 syllables.
When was Olusegun most popular?
Olusegun peaked in 1985, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.