Holding steady.
Popularity of Oline since 1884
Babies named Oline per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1917, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Oline's real moment was 1886.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 20 |
| 1890s | 37 |
| 1900s | 25 |
| 1910s | 119 |
| 1920s | 103 |
| 1930s | 50 |
| 1940s | 23 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Oline is a rare Norwegian and Danish name that saw modest use in the United States during the late 19th century. First recorded in U.S. Social Security data in 1884, it reached its peak popularity in 1886, after which its usage declined steadily. The name has remained stable in its rarity, with no significant revival in recent years. While no top states are recorded for Oline, it was likely favored by Scandinavian immigrant families in the Midwest. Its meaning is debated, and it may be a variant of Olena or a feminine form of Ole. The name's sound and spelling align with other soft feminine names like Caroline or Adeline, but it has remained largely outside the mainstream.
Oline is a Norwegian and Danish feminine given name, likely a variant of Olena or a feminine form of Ole. Ole itself is a diminutive of Olaf, derived from Old Norse Áleifr, meaning 'ancestor's descendant' or 'heirloom'. The name has been used in Scandinavia since the 19th century, with occasional use in the United States among Scandinavian immigrant communities.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Oli, Lina, Ola
Variants: Olena, Oleana, Olinea
Sibling names for Oline
Names that share Oline's style, for a brother or sister.
