Olajuwon
Olajuwon is a boy's name of African origin.
Meaning
Glory or wealth overcomes; honor is supreme.
Origin and history
Olajuwon is a male name of Yoruba origin from Nigeria. It broadly translates to 'wealth, honor, or glory overcomes' or 'glory is greater than wealth'. In the United States, it gained visibility as a given name largely inspired by legendary basketball player Hakeem Olajuwon.
Popularity in the United States
641 babies in the United States have been named Olajuwon since 1880. It ranks #4035 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1889.
States where it is most popular
- MI (22.7 %)
- LA (18.2 %)
- NY (13.6 %)
- FL (11.4 %)
- GA (11.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 167 |
| 1990-2000 | 273 |
| 2000-2010 | 76 |
| 2010-2019 | 87 |
| 2020-2029 | 38 |
Famous people named Olajuwon
- Olajuwon Ajanaku: Golf entrepreneur, Designer
Fun facts
- The name combines Yoruba components referring to wealth or prestige ('olá') and superiority or overcoming ('jù wọ́n').
- U.S. usage of the given name expanded in the late 20th century alongside the prominence of NBA legend Hakeem Olajuwon.