Olen
Olen is a boy's name of Norse origin.
Meaning
Ancestor's relic or descendant of the ancestors.
Origin and history
Olen is a masculine given name of Scandinavian origin, derived from Ole or Olaf. It was most popular in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, it remains a rare, vintage choice for modern parents.
Popularity in the United States
7,665 babies in the United States have been named Olen since 1880. It ranks #1386 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1701.
States where it is most popular
- TX (23.8 %)
- OK (15.2 %)
- AR (12.7 %)
- AL (11.9 %)
- GA (6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 55 |
| 1890-1900 | 106 |
| 1900-1910 | 181 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,143 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,647 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,130 |
| 1940-1950 | 916 |
| 1950-1960 | 676 |
| 1960-1970 | 415 |
| 1970-1980 | 282 |
| 1980-1990 | 195 |
| 1990-2000 | 159 |
| 2000-2010 | 174 |
| 2010-2019 | 360 |
| 2020-2029 | 226 |
Famous people named Olen
- Olen Steinhauer: Author, Screenwriter
Fun facts
- Olen functions as a variant of the Old Norse name Óláfr, which combines elements meaning 'ancestor' and 'descendant'.
- The name saw its highest U.S. usage around the turn of the 20th century before gradually dropping in frequency.