Olen Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationOH-len / /ˈoʊ.lən/Greek; Irish
Meaning
Greek: 'holy'; Irish: 'elk'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Olen has roots in both Greek and Irish cultures. In Greek, it is associated with holiness, while in Irish tradition, it relates to the elk, a significant animal in Celtic mythology. The name is relatively uncommon, contributing to its unique appeal. It has been used in various forms across different cultures.
Trend Summary
The name Olen has seen limited use in the United States, maintaining a low but steady presence.
Similar Names
Variants
- Olin
International Variants
- Olen (Norwegian)
- Olen (Ukrainian)
Famous people named Olen
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Olen was first seen in the United States in 1880. Olen has ranked as high as #704 nationally, which occurred in 1922, and has been most popular in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Alabama, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Olen has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Olen (2023)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| MO | 6 | |
| WA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 8 |
| 1881 | 9 |
| 1883 | 10 |
| 1885 | 10 |
| 1887 | 5 |
| 1888 | 5 |
| 1889 | 8 |
| 1890 | 6 |
| 1891 | 7 |
| 1892 | 7 |
| 1893 | 13 |
| 1894 | 10 |
| 1895 | 12 |
| 1896 | 16 |
| 1897 | 12 |
| 1898 | 13 |
| 1899 | 10 |
| 1900 | 14 |
| 1901 | 11 |
| 1902 | 13 |
| 1903 | 18 |
| 1904 | 18 |
| 1905 | 18 |
| 1906 | 16 |
| 1907 | 22 |
| 1908 | 27 |
| 1909 | 24 |
| 1910 | 24 |
| 1911 | 30 |
| 1912 | 61 |
| 1913 | 106 |
| 1914 | 111 |
| 1915 | 154 |
| 1916 | 178 |
| 1917 | 142 |
| 1918 | 154 |
| 1919 | 183 |
| 1920 | 164 |
| 1921 | 174 |
| 1922 | 193 |
| 1923 | 180 |
| 1924 | 169 |
| 1925 | 150 |
| 1926 | 152 |
| 1927 | 163 |
| 1928 | 164 |
| 1929 | 138 |
| 1930 | 134 |
| 1931 | 117 |
| 1932 | 126 |
| 1933 | 119 |
| 1934 | 119 |
| 1935 | 107 |
| 1936 | 104 |
| 1937 | 113 |
| 1938 | 96 |
| 1939 | 95 |
| 1940 | 102 |
| 1941 | 104 |
| 1942 | 96 |
| 1943 | 117 |
| 1944 | 95 |
| 1945 | 77 |
| 1946 | 81 |
| 1947 | 97 |
| 1948 | 66 |
| 1949 | 81 |
| 1950 | 78 |
| 1951 | 76 |
| 1952 | 66 |
| 1953 | 89 |
| 1954 | 79 |
| 1955 | 64 |
| 1956 | 55 |
| 1957 | 60 |
| 1958 | 54 |
| 1959 | 55 |
| 1960 | 50 |
| 1961 | 33 |
| 1962 | 49 |
| 1963 | 51 |
| 1964 | 46 |
| 1965 | 41 |
| 1966 | 39 |
| 1967 | 40 |
| 1968 | 32 |
| 1969 | 34 |
| 1970 | 42 |
| 1971 | 33 |
| 1972 | 24 |
| 1973 | 25 |
| 1974 | 23 |
| 1975 | 27 |
| 1976 | 37 |
| 1977 | 25 |
| 1978 | 21 |
| 1979 | 25 |
| 1980 | 28 |
| 1981 | 22 |
| 1982 | 23 |
| 1983 | 20 |
| 1984 | 13 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 17 |
| 1987 | 26 |
| 1988 | 21 |
| 1989 | 16 |
| 1990 | 21 |
| 1991 | 22 |
| 1992 | 15 |
| 1993 | 16 |
| 1994 | 15 |
| 1995 | 15 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 16 |
| 1998 | 18 |
| 1999 | 11 |
| 2000 | 18 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 20 |
| 2004 | 14 |
| 2005 | 15 |
| 2006 | 17 |
| 2007 | 17 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2009 | 36 |
| 2010 | 33 |
| 2011 | 36 |
| 2012 | 21 |
| 2013 | 32 |
| 2014 | 32 |
| 2015 | 33 |
| 2016 | 52 |
| 2017 | 31 |
| 2018 | 41 |
| 2019 | 49 |
| 2020 | 37 |
| 2021 | 42 |
| 2022 | 31 |
| 2023 | 39 |
| 2024 | 44 |