Rising since 2012, #7,194 for boys today.
Popularity of Olly since 1925
Babies named Olly per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 | 0 |
| 1930s | 0 | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 5 | 57 |
| 2020s | 11 | 66 |
Meaning & origin
Olly has a relatively short history in the United States, first recorded in 1941. Its popularity has been on a rising trajectory since 2012, peaking in recent years (peak year 2021). The name's rank of 7194 in 2025 places it as a rare choice, with an incidence of about 1 in 155,280 births. While top states are not recorded, its usage mirrors the trend of similar short, friendly names ending in 'ie' or 'y'. Olly stands as a casual, modern alternative to the more traditional Oliver or Ollie.
Olly is a modern name that likely arose as a variant of Ollie, itself a diminutive of Oliver or Olivia. Oliver derives from the Old French name Olivier, of uncertain origin but possibly related to the Latin oliva 'olive'. The name has seen increased usage in the 21st century, particularly in the United Kingdom and United States.
“Olly” around the world
Where Olly lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
4
babies in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Ollie
Sibling names for Olly
Names that share Olly's style, for a brother or sister.
