Taiwo, of Nigerian origin, is derived from the Yoruba language and means 'first born child'. It is traditionally given to twins, where the first twin is referred to as Taiwo. This name has been popular in Nigeria for centuries and has gained international recognition due to the prominent figures who bear it.
The name Taiwo experienced a peak in popularity during the late 1970s and early 1980s with consistent birth counts around 6 to 8 per year. After a decline in the mid-1980s, there was another spike in the mid-to-late 1990s with numbers ranging from 5 to 10 births annually. Since then, the popularity of Taiwo has remained relatively stable with an average of about 6 births per year until recent years where it appears to have declined slightly.