Olson
Every Olson since 1927 — 343 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Olson
Olson is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,732 in 2025 with 30 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1927, 343 American babies have been named Olson. Its peak came in 2024, when 36 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 Olson stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Olson year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 | #3,732 |
| 2024 | 36 | #3,320 |
| 2023 | 27 | #4,084 |
| 2022 | 21 | #4,810 |
| 2021 | 14 | #6,252 |
| 2020 | 14 | #6,203 |
| 2019 | 13 | #6,684 |
| 2018 | 22 | #4,568 |
| 2017 | 14 | #6,249 |
| 2016 | 16 | #5,720 |
| 2015 | 12 | #6,974 |
| 2014 | 15 | #5,921 |
| 2013 | 10 | #7,942 |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | 6 | #11,873 |
| 2010 | 6 | #11,797 |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | 5 | #14,052 |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | 6 | #11,091 |
| 2004 | 5 | #12,703 |
| 2003 | — | — |
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| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | 5 | #4,442 |
| 1955 | 5 | #4,237 |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Olson in 2025?
Olson ranked #3,732 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 30 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Olson?
343 babies have been named Olson in the United States since 1927, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Olson most popular?
Olson peaked in 2024, when 36 newborns received the name.
Is Olson a boy or girl name?
Olson is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Olson rising or falling?
Olson is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.