Olusegun is a male given name of Yoruba origin, which is one of the largest ethnic groups in Nigeria. The name Olusegun is composed of two parts: "Olu" meaning king or ruler, and "Segun" meaning we have found or we have discovered.
The name Olusegun therefore translates to "We have found a king". It is often given to children as a celebration of their birth, expressing the joy and gratitude felt by parents at the arrival of a new child who they hope will grow up to be a wise and just ruler like the name suggests.
Historically, the name Olusegun has been carried by prominent figures in Nigerian history. One notable example is Olusegun Obasanjo, who served as the President of Nigeria from 1999 to 2007. This adds to the significance of the name and its association with leadership and wisdom.
In modern times, Olusegun remains a popular choice among Yoruba families in Nigeria and around the world, carrying on the tradition of celebrating new life with this regal name.
Based on the provided statistics, the name Olusegun has experienced fluctuations in popularity over time in the United States. The earliest recorded birth was in 1976 with 5 occurrences. This number remained consistent for the following year as well, with another 5 births registered in 1978.
However, there was a slight increase in 1977 and 1979 with 7 and 6 births respectively. After a gap of several years without data, the name resurfaced in 1982 with another 6 births. The trend continued with varying numbers over the next decade:
- In 1985, there were 8 births,
- In 1988 and 1992, the number dropped to 5 and 6 respectively,
- Then it increased again to 6 in 1996 and 1997,
- Finally, it reached a peak of 8 births in 1999.
After 1999, there was another long gap without data until 2005 and 2006, where the name Olusegun was given to 5 babies each year.
Overall, over the span of these years (from 1976 to 2006), the name Olusegun has been given a total of 77 times in the United States.