Olga
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Holy; Blessed
Background: The name Olga originates from the Old Norse name 'Helga,' meaning 'holy' or 'blessed.' It was adopted into Slavic languages, where it became widely used. The Greek influence can also be traced in its adoption and adaptation in various cultures.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#512
Total births
62,015
Most popular decade
1910s
(35,250 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-940 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
0.3% male
99.7% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1914
- First year births
- 7
- First year rank
- #2,651
- Peak year
- 1929
- Peak year births
- 10
- Peak rank
- #2,589
- Most recent year
- 1990
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #8,115
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 50
- First year rank
- #215
- Peak year
- 1918
- Peak year births
- 1,691
- Peak rank
- #141
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 48
- Recent rank
- #3,263
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).