Ollie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Ollie is an English name derived from the Latin 'Oliverius' and the Old Norse 'Áleifr', meaning 'olive tree'. It evolved through various historical forms and gained popularity in the 19th century due to literary influences. The name is characterized by its friendly and youthful image, with no direct biblical relevance.

The name Ollie is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl 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. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Ollie has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Ollie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 300th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 402nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 637th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1052nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2192nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3366th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1276th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 197th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 287th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 665th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2304th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6091st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6870th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2321st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Ollie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Ollie"

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Pronunciation

/ˈɑli/

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Origin

English

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Etymology

Ollie is often considered a diminutive form of the name Oliver, which is derived from the Latin name 'Oliverius' and the Old Norse name 'Áleifr'.

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Meaning

Olive tree

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Language Evolution

Oliverius (Latin), Olaf (Old Norse), Oliver (Old French/English), Ollie (Modern English)

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Historical Usage

The name gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, partly due to the character Oliver Twist from Charles Dickens' novel.

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Variants & Derivatives

Oliver, Ollie, Olly

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Modern Popularity & Image

Ollie is perceived as a friendly and approachable name, often associated with youthfulness and charm.

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Famous People

Ollie North (American political figure), Ollie Jones (basketball player), Ollie Murs (British singer)

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Ollie"

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 "Ollie"

"Ollie" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 300th of 7545 5,616
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 402nd of 6773 3,807
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 637th of 7552 2,595
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 1052nd of 10718 946
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 2192nd of 16616 484
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 3366th of 24088 463
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 1276th of 23106 1,770
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 197th of 9107 18,738
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 287th of 9204 9,195
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 665th of 12526 3,939
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 2304th of 19264 565
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 6091st of 27321 209
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 6870th of 35406 272
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 2321st of 30306 953

Regional Popularity of "Ollie" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
34.39%
487th/1416
85.06%
1173rd/1379
8.11%
192nd/2366
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
37.84%
585th/1546
78.86%
1227th/1556
11.35%
267th/2353
62.51%
967th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
32.38%
721st/2227
44.61%
1084th/2430
16.61%
474th/2853
33.80%
938th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
35.55%
1044th/2937
60.24%
2098th/3483
25.24%
888th/3518
43.60%
1763rd/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
57.42%
2116th/3685
- 43.30%
2249th/5194
50.70%
3203rd/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
71.85%
3292nd/4582
- 68.67%
5022nd/7313
53.91%
4023rd/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
28.71%
1144th/3984
42.17%
1892nd/4487
22.94%
1565th/6822
15.97%
1002nd/6276

Regional Popularity of "Ollie" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
27.61%
391st/1416
62.22%
858th/1379
4.90%
116th/2366
73.47%
839th/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
36.93%
571st/1546
72.88%
1134th/1556
8.20%
193rd/2353
70.27%
1087th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
44.63%
994th/2227
67.00%
1628th/2430
14.76%
421st/2853
58.85%
1633rd/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
100.00%
2937th/2937
- 49.35%
1736th/3518
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Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - 100.00%
5194th/5194
-
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - 100.00%
7313th/7313
-
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
88.13%
3511th/3984
- 30.58%
2086th/6822
51.69%
3244th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Ollie"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Ollie" 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.