Holding steady, #8,243 for boys today.
Popularity of Olman since 2001
Babies named Olman per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 58 |
| 2010s | 49 |
| 2020s | 46 |
Meaning & origin
Olman is an extremely rare masculine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 2001. Its peak popularity occurred in 2009, when it ranked 8,243rd with a 1 in 189,786 incidence. The name has maintained a relatively stable trajectory since then, with very few births each year. Its meaning is uncertain, but it likely derives from German or Old Norse roots, reflecting a pattern of rare surname-based first names. Olman has not been recorded in any top states, suggesting scattered use across the country. For parents seeking a distinctive name with old-world echoes, Olman offers a unique choice without any well-known bearers.
Olman is likely a variant of the German name Holman, meaning 'elm tree man' from Middle High German 'holm' (elm) and 'man' (man). Alternatively, it may be derived from the surname Olmsted, which originates from a place name meaning 'Olaf's homestead' in Old Norse. The name is rare in contemporary use and has seen limited adoption in the United States since the early 2000s.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Holman, Ollman
Sibling names for Olman
Names that share Olman's style, for a brother or sister.
