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Olon

OH-lon · Of uncertain origin; possibly a variant of the Irish name Oileán or a shortened form of Apollon.

Peak popularity
1914
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Olon since 1914

Babies named Olon per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1923, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Olon's real moment was 1914.

4812192019602000Most births 1923Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
1910s29
1920s63
1930s31
1940s0
1950s0
1960s5
1970s0
1980s0
1990s0
2000s0
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Olon is a name of uncertain origin that appeared once in 1914 and has since been essentially unused. With no peak rank and a trajectory that is stable at zero, the name has never entered common usage. The rarity of Olon makes it a unique choice for a child, but its lack of historical or linguistic roots means it carries little traditional meaning. Parents considering Olon may appreciate its simple sound and resemblance to more familiar names like Nolan and Owen.

The name Olon is rare and of obscure origin. It may be a modern creation, possibly inspired by the sound of names like Nolan or Owen, or a variant of the Irish name Oileán, meaning 'island'. Another possibility is that it is a shortened form of Apollon, the Greek god name, though this is speculative. There is no clear historical or linguistic precedent for the name outside of recent usage.

Sibling names for Olon

Names that share Olon's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Nola, Olive, Oona, Clara, Maeve

Brothers: Owen, Nolan, Liam, Finn, Milo

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Olon mean?
The meaning of Olon is uncertain. It may be a modern invented name or a variant of the Irish Oileán ('island') or the Greek Apollon.
How popular is the name Olon?
Olon is extremely rare. According to Social Security data, it first appeared in 1914 but has not ranked in the top 1000 names for any recent year.
Is Olon a boy or girl name?
Olon is historically given to boys, based on the available data.