Modupe

Modupe is a girl's name of African origin meaning “I give thanks.” In England & Wales it was given to 3 girls in 2013.

Modupe at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
African
Meaning
“I give thanks”

About the name Modupe

Modupe belongs to the African tradition. Its meaning — “I give thanks” — 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, Modupe first appears in Social Security records in 1974. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #7791 in 1983, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 64 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Modupe in US records

First recorded (US)
1974
Best US rank
#7791 in 1983
Peak year
1983
Total since 1880
64

Modupe in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#2466 in 2001
Babies named Modupe in 2013
3
Total since 1996
22

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Modupe mean?

Modupe means “I give thanks” in its African roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Modupe a boy or girl name?

Modupe is a girl name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2013.

What origin is the name Modupe?

Modupe comes from the African tradition.

How popular is the name Modupe?

Modupe first appears in US records in 1974. Its best-ever ranking was #7791 in 1983, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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