boys' name · peaked 1919

Ollen

Every Ollen since 1910 — 302 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.010.020.030.0418801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1910Boys
Rank 2025
among boys
Babies in 2025
<5
named Ollen
Peak year
1919
17 babies
All-time total
302
since 1910

The story of Ollen

Ollen is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1910, 302 American babies have been named Ollen. Its peak came in 1919, when 17 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ollen stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Ollen year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025
2024 5 #13,702
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
1995
1990
1985
1980
1975
1970
1965
1960
1955
1950 8 #2,956
1945
1940
1935 6 #3,544
1930 8 #3,213
1925 9 #3,081
1920 12 #2,563
1915 8 #2,996
1910 6 #1,539
1905
1900
1895
1890
1885
1880

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Ollen in 2025?

Ollen did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Ollen?

302 babies have been named Ollen in the United States since 1910, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Ollen most popular?

Ollen peaked in 1919, when 17 newborns received the name.

Is Ollen a boy or girl name?

Ollen is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Ollen rising or falling?

Ollen is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.

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