Olan Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Olan originates from Irish roots, meaning 'little wealthy one', and it evolved from the historical form 'Ó hUallacháin'. The name is associated with traits of wealth and heritage. There is no biblical relevance. Olan has gained popularity in modern times, particularly within Irish communities.
The name Olan is most popular in Oklahoma, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Olan has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Olan' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 928th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1138th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1640th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2877th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5745th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 7287th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4267th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Olan' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Olan"
Pronunciation
/ˈoʊlən/
Origin
Irish
Etymology
The name Olan is derived from the Irish name 'Ó hUallacháin', meaning 'descendant of Uallachán', with Uallachán being a personal name of uncertain meaning.
Meaning
little wealthy one
Language Evolution
Ó hUallacháin, Olan
Historical Usage
The name Olan gained popularity in Ireland and among Irish diaspora communities, particularly in the 20th century as a unique and meaningful choice.
Variants & Derivatives
Olan, Ollan
Modern Popularity & Image
Olan is perceived as a modern, unique name that carries a sense of heritage and connection to Irish culture.
Famous People
Olan Rogers, Olan McNally
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Olan"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Olan"
"Olan" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 928th of 7545 | 871 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1138th of 6773 | 650 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1640th of 7552 | 434 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2877th of 10718 | 195 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 5745th of 16616 | 114 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 7287th of 24088 | 150 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 4267th of 23106 | 288 |
Regional Popularity of "Olan" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
67.37% 954th/1416 |
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27.73% 656th/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
36.17% 851st/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
42.38% 1209th/2853 |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
55.91% 1967th/3518 |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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74.46% 5080th/6822 |
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Regional Popularity of "Olan" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Olan"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Olan" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.