Olsen
Every Olsen since 1989 — 496 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Olsen
Olsen is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,176 in 2025 with 66 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1989, 496 American babies have been named Olsen. Its peak came in 2025, when 66 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Olsen stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Olsen year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 66 | #2,176 |
| 2024 | — | — | 64 | #2,250 |
| 2023 | — | — | 44 | #2,878 |
| 2022 | — | — | 34 | #3,448 |
| 2021 | — | — | 31 | #3,629 |
| 2020 | 5 | #16,912 | 33 | #3,396 |
| 2019 | — | — | 24 | #4,307 |
| 2018 | — | — | 18 | #5,255 |
| 2017 | — | — | 28 | #3,863 |
| 2016 | — | — | 20 | #4,895 |
| 2015 | — | — | 22 | #4,510 |
| 2014 | — | — | 13 | #6,534 |
| 2013 | — | — | 16 | #5,576 |
| 2012 | — | — | 19 | #4,994 |
| 2011 | — | — | 10 | #7,921 |
| 2010 | — | — | 7 | #10,447 |
| 2009 | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — | 10 | #8,127 |
| 2007 | — | — | 5 | #13,862 |
| 2006 | — | — | 9 | #8,552 |
| 2005 | — | — | 7 | #9,856 |
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| 2003 | — | — | 6 | #10,509 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Olsen in 2025?
Olsen ranked #2,176 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 66 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Olsen?
496 babies have been named Olsen in the United States since 1989, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Olsen most popular?
Olsen peaked in 2025, when 66 newborns received the name.
Is Olsen a boy or girl name?
Olsen is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Olsen rising or falling?
Olsen is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.