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).