Taiwo
Taiwo first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 1992, when 10 boys were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Taiwo popular?
Declining Taiwo is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1992 peak.
| 2010s | 24 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 29 | |
| 1990s | 48 | |
| 1980s | 18 | |
| 1970s | 28 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Taiwo mean?
A Yoruba twin-order name for the first-born twin, from a phrase meaning roughly 'the first to taste the world' (to-aye-wo). Paired with Kehinde, the second twin; unisex.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Taiwo mean?
Taiwo means First-born of twins. A Yoruba twin-order name for the first-born twin, from a phrase meaning roughly 'the first to taste the world' (to-aye-wo). Paired with Kehinde, the second twin; unisex.
What is the origin of the name Taiwo?
Taiwo is of yoruba origin.
How do you pronounce Taiwo?
Taiwo is pronounced “TIE-woh.”
Is Taiwo a boy or a girl name?
Taiwo is most commonly used as a unisex name.
Is Taiwo a popular name right now?
Taiwo is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1992 peak.
When was the name Taiwo most popular?
Taiwo was most popular in 1992, when about 10 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Taiwo?
Names similar to Taiwo include Adeola, Ayo, Damilola, Ife, Kehinde.
What names go well with Taiwo?
yoruba names that pair well with Taiwo include Ayomide, Ade, Temitope, Oluwaseun, Ife.