Olie Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationOH-lee / ˈoʊliEnglish; Dutch
Meaning
English: 'descendant of the ancestor'; Dutch: 'heir'
Historical & Cultural Background
Olie is often considered a diminutive form of names like Oliver. The name Oliver has roots in Latin and Old French, gaining popularity in English-speaking countries. Olie may reflect a modern trend towards shorter, more casual names. It has been used in various cultures, particularly in English and Dutch contexts.
Trend Summary
Olie has seen a modest rise in popularity as a contemporary variant of Oliver.
Similar Names
Variants
- Ollie
International Variants
- Olivier (French)
- Olav (Norwegian)
- Olaf (Scandinavian)
Famous people named Olie
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Olie was first seen in the United States in 1882. Olie has ranked as high as #819 nationally, which occurred in 1916, and has been most popular in Tennessee. In the past 5 years the name Olie has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Olie (1931)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
TN | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1882 | 7 |
1883 | 6 |
1884 | 7 |
1885 | 5 |
1887 | 5 |
1890 | 6 |
1891 | 5 |
1892 | 5 |
1893 | 8 |
1895 | 6 |
1896 | 7 |
1898 | 5 |
1900 | 8 |
1902 | 7 |
1903 | 5 |
1905 | 5 |
1906 | 7 |
1907 | 5 |
1908 | 6 |
1910 | 8 |
1911 | 11 |
1912 | 16 |
1913 | 13 |
1914 | 13 |
1915 | 13 |
1916 | 21 |
1917 | 17 |
1918 | 10 |
1919 | 15 |
1920 | 12 |
1921 | 15 |
1922 | 14 |
1923 | 12 |
1924 | 10 |
1925 | 13 |
1926 | 16 |
1927 | 9 |
1928 | 20 |
1929 | 15 |
1930 | 13 |
1931 | 18 |
1932 | 9 |
1933 | 6 |
1934 | 8 |
1935 | 10 |
1936 | 9 |
1937 | 6 |
1938 | 6 |
1939 | 7 |
1940 | 6 |
1943 | 8 |
1944 | 12 |
1945 | 7 |
1946 | 6 |
1948 | 7 |
1949 | 6 |
1951 | 8 |
1957 | 6 |
1958 | 5 |
1961 | 6 |
1963 | 5 |
1968 | 5 |
2009 | 5 |
2019 | 5 |