Holding steady.
Popularity of Olander since 1913
Babies named Olander per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1930, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Olander's real moment was 1913.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 27 |
| 1920s | 38 |
| 1930s | 17 |
| 1940s | 23 |
| 1950s | 30 |
| 1960s | 16 |
| 1970s | 16 |
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Olander is a rare given name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1913, with a peak in usage that same year. Despite being recorded consistently since then, the name has never entered the top 1,000 and remains exceedingly uncommon. The name's trajectory is described as 'stable', indicating no recent surge or decline. Olander is most likely an Americanized form of the Swedish surname Ölander, linking it to the island of Öland. The name saw its only recorded usage in the 1910s, with no significant presence in any particular state. Parents seeking a distinctive name with Scandinavian roots might appreciate Olander's quiet history and straightforward sound.
Olander is likely an Americanized spelling of the Swedish surname Ölander, which denotes someone from the island of Öland in the Baltic Sea. It may also derive from the Old Norse personal name Óleifr, but this connection is speculative. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1913 with minimal usage, suggesting it was adopted as a given name in the early 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ollie, Lanny
Variants: Ölander, Olander
Sibling names for Olander
Names that share Olander's style, for a brother or sister.
