Olan
Olan is a boy's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Votive offering, sacred, or ancestor's relic.
Origin and history
Olan is a masculine name historically linked to the Irish name Olcan, as well as a variant spelling of the Scandinavian name Olan or Olin (derived from Olaf). It has maintained a steady but rare presence in the United States since the late 19th century. Today, it serves as a unique alternative to names like Nolan or Orson.
Popularity in the United States
2,732 babies in the United States have been named Olan since 1880. It ranks #2477 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1791.
States where it is most popular
- TX (63.2 %)
- OK (12.3 %)
- AL (8.1 %)
- GA (6.1 %)
- LA (5.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 16 |
| 1900-1910 | 69 |
| 1910-1920 | 354 |
| 1920-1930 | 529 |
| 1930-1940 | 376 |
| 1940-1950 | 314 |
| 1950-1960 | 237 |
| 1960-1970 | 149 |
| 1970-1980 | 110 |
| 1980-1990 | 89 |
| 1990-2000 | 44 |
| 2000-2010 | 105 |
| 2010-2019 | 204 |
| 2020-2029 | 136 |
Famous people named Olan
- Olan Soule: Actor, Voice Actor
Fun facts
- Saint Olcan (often anglicized as Olan) was a 5th-century Irish saint who established a church in County Antrim.
- In Nordic contexts, Olan operates as a variant of names derived from Old Norse elements meaning ancestor or legacy.