Olga
Olga is a girl's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Holy, blessed, or successful.
Origin and history
Olga is an East Slavic name derived from the Old Norse name Helga, brought to Eastern Europe by Varangian traders. It gained prominence through Saint Olga of Kiev in the tenth century. While it was moderately popular in the United States during the early twentieth century, it is less common today.
Popularity in the United States
61,872 babies in the United States have been named Olga since 1880. It ranks #519 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1784.
States where it is most popular
- TX (21.9 %)
- NY (15.9 %)
- CA (11.8 %)
- PA (9.9 %)
- IL (6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 1,116 |
| 1890-1900 | 2,997 |
| 1900-1910 | 3,172 |
| 1910-1920 | 11,733 |
| 1920-1930 | 12,787 |
| 1930-1940 | 4,932 |
| 1940-1950 | 4,016 |
| 1950-1960 | 5,660 |
| 1960-1970 | 4,739 |
| 1970-1980 | 3,629 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,670 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,112 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,382 |
| 2010-2019 | 610 |
| 2020-2029 | 317 |
Famous people named Olga
- Olga Korbut: Gymnast, Olympian
- Olga Kurylenko: Actress, Model
- Olga Tokarczuk: Author, Nobel Laureate
Nicknames
Olya, Ollie
Fun facts
- Saint Olga was a tenth-century regent of Kievan Rus' known for her role in introducing Christianity to the region.
- Despite its strong Slavic identity, the name originated from the Old Norse name Helga.