A 1910s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Ollen since 1910
Babies named Ollen per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1919, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Ollen's real moment was 1910.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 65 |
| 1920s | 105 |
| 1930s | 53 |
| 1940s | 42 |
| 1950s | 25 |
| 1960s | 7 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Ollen is one of the rarest names recorded in U.S. Social Security data. It first appeared in 1910 when it reached its peak (though it never ranked). After a long period of disuse, the name has resurfaced in the 2020s, with a rising trajectory since 2022. With no recorded top states or clear etymology, Ollen remains a blank canvas for parents seeking a truly unique name.
Ollen is a rare modern English name, possibly a variant of Olan or a diminutive of names like Olenka. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1910 but remained extremely rare throughout the 20th century. The name has seen a slight revival since 2022.
Sibling names for Ollen
Names that share Ollen's style, for a brother or sister.
