Olajuwon
2 countries#8910 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Olajuwon was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
641 births recorded 1983–2025 · currently #8910 · peaked in 1994 with 58 births
Most common in: Michigan, Louisiana, New York, Florida, Georgia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
14 births recorded 2007–2011 · peaked in 2008 with 4 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
14 births recorded 2007–2011 · peaked in 2008 with 4 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Olajuwon’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #10894 | — |
| 2005 | #9115 | ↑1779 |
| 2006 | #8732 | ↑383 |
| 2007 | #12367 | ↓3635 |
| 2008 | #7698 | ↑4669 |
| 2009 | #6436 | ↑1262 |
| 2010 | #8139 | ↓1703 |
| 2011 | #5675 | ↑2464 |
| 2012 | #8158 | ↓2483 |
| 2013 | #9655 | ↓1497 |
| 2014 | #7562 | ↑2093 |
| 2015 | #8040 | ↓478 |
| 2016 | #8146 | ↓106 |
| 2017 | #10775 | ↓2629 |
| 2018 | #6345 | ↑4430 |
| 2020 | #9554 | ↓3209 |
| 2021 | #12146 | ↓2592 |
| 2023 | #7738 | ↑4408 |
| 2024 | #8987 | ↓1249 |
| 2025 | #8910 | ↑77 |
Frequently asked questions about Olajuwon
Is Olajuwon a popular name?
Yes — Olajuwon currently ranks #8910 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Olajuwon more common for boys or girls?
Olajuwon is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Olajuwon most popular?
Olajuwon peaked in 1994 in United States, with 58 recorded births that year.
Is Olajuwon rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Olajuwon’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #2912 in 1983 to #8910 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Olajuwon?
At least 655 babies have been recorded with the name Olajuwon across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Olajuwon popular in more than one country?
Yes — Olajuwon appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Olajuwon?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Olajuwon include Odyssey.
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