Olufunke

Olufunke is a girl's name of African origin meaning “God gave me to care for.” In England & Wales it was given to 4 girls in 1999.

Olufunke at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
African
Meaning
“God gave me to care for”

About the name Olufunke

Olufunke belongs to the African tradition. Its meaning — “God gave me to care for” — is the sense carried by its African roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Olufunke first appears in Social Security records in 1977. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #9280 in 1977, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 21 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Olufunke in US records

First recorded (US)
1977
Best US rank
#9280 in 1977
Peak year
1977
Total since 1880
21

Olufunke in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#3225 in 1999
Babies named Olufunke in 1999
4
Total since 1996
7

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Olufunke mean?

Olufunke means “God gave me to care for” in its African roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Olufunke a boy or girl name?

Olufunke is a girl name. In England & Wales, 4 babies received the name in 1999.

What origin is the name Olufunke?

Olufunke comes from the African tradition.

How popular is the name Olufunke?

Olufunke first appears in US records in 1977. Its best-ever ranking was #9280 in 1977, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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