Folasade
Every Folasade since 1985 — 426 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Folasade
Folasade is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #12,332 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1985, 426 American babies have been named Folasade. Its peak came in 1996, when 18 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Folasade stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Folasade year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #12,332 |
| 2024 | 8 | #11,443 |
| 2023 | 7 | #12,578 |
| 2022 | 8 | #11,559 |
| 2021 | 5 | #16,058 |
| 2020 | 14 | #7,688 |
| 2019 | 9 | #10,763 |
| 2018 | 6 | #14,400 |
| 2017 | 7 | #13,182 |
| 2016 | 9 | #11,163 |
| 2015 | 15 | #7,751 |
| 2014 | 11 | #9,750 |
| 2013 | 7 | #13,647 |
| 2012 | 7 | #13,975 |
| 2011 | 10 | #10,642 |
| 2010 | 7 | #13,950 |
| 2009 | 7 | #14,176 |
| 2008 | 7 | #14,338 |
| 2007 | 14 | #8,682 |
| 2006 | 11 | #10,135 |
| 2005 | 11 | #9,672 |
| 2004 | 7 | #13,208 |
| 2003 | 16 | #6,987 |
| 2002 | 17 | #6,490 |
| 2001 | 12 | #8,371 |
| 2000 | 15 | #6,922 |
| 1995 | 13 | #6,775 |
| 1990 | 12 | #7,015 |
| 1985 | 5 | #11,209 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Folasade in 2025?
Folasade ranked #12,332 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Folasade?
426 babies have been named Folasade in the United States since 1985, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Folasade most popular?
Folasade peaked in 1996, when 18 newborns received the name.
Is Folasade a boy or girl name?
Folasade is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Folasade rising or falling?
Folasade is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.