Ollie Unisex

Popularity: #868 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AH-lee /ˈɑːli/

Origin: English; diminutive of Oliver

Meaning: Elf army; olive tree

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Ollie is derived from the Old French name "Olivier," which itself originates from the Latin "olivarius," meaning "olive tree planter." The olive tree has been a symbol of peace and prosperity since ancient times, and its significance is deeply rooted in various cultures. The name made its way into English through the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, when French names began to influence the English language and naming conventions.

Over time, Ollie emerged as a diminutive or affectionate form of Oliver, which became popular in English-speaking countries. Historically, the name Oliver has been associated with notable figures, including Oliver Cromwell, a key military and political leader in 17th century England, who played a significant role during the English Civil War.

Additionally, the name is found in literature, such as Charles Dickens' "Oliver Twist," published in the 19th century, which further cemented its place in cultural consciousness. The biblical connection to the olive branch, representing peace, adds to the name's historical resonance, linking it to themes of reconciliation and hope.

Culturally, the name Ollie has been embraced in various contexts, often used as a term of endearment. Its association with the olive tree, a symbol of endurance and vitality, contributes to its lasting appeal.

The diminutive form Ollie has been used affectionately in families and communities, reflecting a sense of warmth and familiarity. Overall, the name carries with it a rich tapestry of linguistic roots and historical significance, embodying themes that resonate across different cultures and eras.

Famous people named Ollie

In this section, you will find notable people named Ollie. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Ollie who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Ollie who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Ollie North is a former U.S. Marine Corps officer best known for the Iran-Contra affair and his role in the Reagan administration.

Ollie Johnston was an animator best known for his work on Disney classics such as Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Bambi, and Cinderella.

Ollie Williams is a fictional character best known for his role as a weatherman in the animated television series Family Guy.

Fictional characters named Ollie

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Ollie is a fictional character from the animated series Ollie's Pack. He is a young boy who discovers a magical backpack that allows him to interact with monsters and embark on adventures.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Ollie, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

OliviaOrianaOpalOpheliaOona

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Ollie. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

LilaMollyHollyDollyCallieTillySophieEllie

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Ollie was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Ollie has ranked as high as #285 nationally, which occurred in 1919, and has been most popular in Texas, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and Kentucky.

In the past 5 years the name Ollie has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Ollie is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Ollie was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Ollie.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 287 207 80
2024 295 211 84
2023 305 199 106
2022 315 217 98
2021 280 195 85
2020 264 168 96
2019 238 148 90
2018 228 151 77
2017 209 121 88
2016 169 103 66
2015 179 122 57
2014 135 74 61
2013 111 64 47
2012 91 60 31
2011 77 44 33
2010 77 53 24
2009 67 41 26
2008 76 49 27
2007 46 25 21
2006 36 18 18
2005 35 27 8
2004 27 17 10
2003 32 22 10
2002 34 22 12
2001 30 20 10
2000 33 21 12
1999 21 14 7
1998 35 20 15
1997 18 10 8
1996 30 19 11
1995 38 25 13
1994 39 29 10
1993 48 34 14
1992 34 23 11
1991 23 17 6
1990 51 42 9
1989 42 35 7
1988 38 24 14
1987 52 35 17
1986 43 25 18
1985 49 35 14
1984 41 25 16
1983 56 39 17
1982 50 37 13
1981 59 41 18
1980 62 44 18
1979 64 37 27
1978 70 43 27
1977 56 40 16
1976 77 44 33
1975 82 56 26
1974 74 50 24
1973 89 55 34
1972 114 74 40
1971 106 71 35
1970 107 69 38
1969 90 56 34
1968 117 74 43
1967 147 87 60
1966 129 80 49
1965 128 67 61
1964 165 94 71
1963 169 83 86
1962 205 106 99
1961 220 107 113
1960 261 117 144
1959 253 110 143
1958 270 126 144
1957 274 107 167
1956 313 131 182
1955 351 144 207
1954 341 137 204
1953 354 141 213
1952 390 150 240
1951 435 146 289
1950 467 163 304
1949 507 193 314
1948 527 175 352
1947 511 170 341
1946 521 195 326
1945 529 174 355
1944 602 196 406
1943 617 201 416
1942 644 236 408
1941 596 163 433
1940 621 198 423
1939 585 170 415
1938 647 196 451
1937 673 217 456
1936 684 201 483
1935 731 202 529
1934 774 184 590
1933 792 218 574
1932 835 229 606
1931 798 245 553
1930 922 260 662
1929 930 249 681
1928 1,022 268 754
1927 1,064 285 779
1926 1,093 315 778
1925 1,137 313 824
1924 1,142 292 850
1923 1,122 292 830
1922 1,178 263 915
1921 1,203 291 912
1920 1,242 292 950
1919 1,345 369 976
1918 1,292 336 956
1917 1,206 295 911
1916 1,220 295 925
1915 1,143 288 855
1914 997 232 765
1913 894 225 669
1912 811 167 644
1911 630 109 521
1910 652 114 538
1909 580 99 481
1908 531 84 447
1907 558 96 462
1906 553 95 458
1905 585 99 486
1904 556 100 456
1903 539 79 460
1902 538 110 428
1901 543 81 462
1900 694 109 585
1899 461 78 383
1898 547 88 459
1897 547 92 455
1896 502 93 409
1895 536 90 446
1894 532 80 452
1893 558 99 459
1892 556 115 441
1891 472 96 376
1890 479 87 392
1889 442 76 366
1888 487 76 411
1887 406 68 338
1886 399 81 318
1885 382 77 305
1884 356 81 275
1883 310 61 249
1882 296 78 218
1881 214 45 169
1880 246 63 183

Top States for Ollie (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 30
18%
CA 21
13%
UT 13
8%
OR 12
7%
CO 10
6%
FL 10
6%
WI 9
5%
AL 8
5%
NY 7
4%
MD 6
4%
NC 6
4%
PA 6
4%
GA 6
4%
WA 6
4%
MO 5
3%
OK 5
3%
IL 5
3%