Is Olene a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Olene is commonly used as a Girl name.

Olene Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationoh-LEEN / oʊˈliːn

English; Greek

Meaning

English: light; Greek: olive tree

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Olene is often considered a variant of the name Helen, which has roots in Greek mythology. In various cultures, names derived from 'olive' symbolize peace and prosperity. The name has seen limited use in modern times, primarily in English-speaking countries. Its unique sound and spelling may appeal to parents looking for less common names.

Trend Summary

The name Olene has remained relatively uncommon in the United States.

Variants

Olen
Olina

International Variants

Olena (Ukrainian)
Olga (Russian)
Olive (English)

Famous people named Olene

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Fictional characters named Olene

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Sibling Suggestions

Olivia Olen Olesia Ola Oriana

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Olene was first seen in the United States in 1898. Olene has ranked as high as #830 nationally, which occurred in 1922, and has been most popular in Alabama, Tennessee, North Carolina, Texas, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Olene has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Olene (1938)

Year:

State	Births	Share
AL	5	100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1898	7
1900	5
1902	6
1904	5
1906	12
1907	7
1908	7
1909	10
1910	6
1911	14
1912	15
1913	21
1914	17
1915	33
1916	45
1917	62
1918	54
1919	55
1920	50
1921	47
1922	66
1923	47
1924	60
1925	43
1926	44
1927	43
1928	37
1929	45
1930	36
1931	45
1932	36
1933	29
1934	39
1935	23
1936	19
1937	24
1938	19
1939	16
1940	16
1941	14
1942	18
1943	15
1944	8
1945	20
1946	10
1947	12
1948	11
1949	6
1950	6
1951	9
1952	10
1953	5
1954	14
1955	5
1957	5
1960	5
1962	9