Holding steady.
Popularity of Olar since 1888
Babies named Olar per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1913, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Olar's real moment was 1891.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 6 |
| 1890s | 32 |
| 1900s | 28 |
| 1910s | 95 |
| 1920s | 67 |
| 1930s | 20 |
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Olar is an exceedingly rare name that appeared in U.S. birth records beginning in 1888. Its peak year was 1891, when 5 baby girls received the name, but it has never ranked among the top 1,000 names. The name has remained stable in its rarity, with no significant revival in recent decades. Because of its obscurity, no top states of usage are recorded. Olar's etymology is uncertain; it may be an anglicized form of Scandinavian names like Olaf or a standalone coinage from the late 19th century. The name saw its highest usage during the 1890s, a decade when many short, melodic names like Ora and Ida were fashionable. Today, Olar is virtually unused, making it a highly distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with historical roots but no modern baggage.
The name Olar first appeared in United States records in the 1880s, with peak usage in the early 1890s. Its origin is unclear; it may be a respelling of Olaf (Old Norse for 'ancestor's relic') or a creative coinage arising from popular sounds of the era. No evidence links it to a specific cultural tradition.
Sibling names for Olar
Names that share Olar's style, for a brother or sister.
