Ollie

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Elf Army; Olive Tree

Background: The name Ollie originates as a diminutive of the name Oliver, which is derived from the Latin 'oliva,' meaning 'olive tree.' The Latin root has connections to the Greek word 'elaia,' also referring to the olive tree. Additionally, the name Oliver is sometimes linked to the Old French 'olif,' meaning 'elf army.'

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#665
Total births
58,974
Most popular decade
1910s (30,570 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+903 ranks)
Years in Top 100
3
First recorded year
1880

Gender usage

29.5% male 70.5% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1880
First year births
63
First year rank
#195
Peak year
1919
Peak year births
369
Peak rank
#274
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
211
Recent rank
#1,042

Female

First year
1880
First year births
183
First year rank
#107
Peak year
1919
Peak year births
976
Peak rank
#195
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
83
Recent rank
#2,243

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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