Olin
Olin is a boy's name of Norse origin.
Meaning
Ancestor's relic or descendant of the ancestors.
Origin and history
Olin is a name of Scandinavian origin, derived from the Old Norse name Óláfr, meaning ancestor's inheritance or relic. It has a long history of steady, modest use in the United States since the late nineteenth century. Today, it remains a rare but distinguished choice with a vintage appeal.
Popularity in the United States
9,929 babies in the United States have been named Olin since 1880. It ranks #1202 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1401.
States where it is most popular
- SC (24 %)
- GA (17.3 %)
- TX (10.8 %)
- NC (7.9 %)
- CA (4.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 152 |
| 1890-1900 | 215 |
| 1900-1910 | 266 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,183 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,535 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,430 |
| 1940-1950 | 938 |
| 1950-1960 | 730 |
| 1960-1970 | 521 |
| 1970-1980 | 391 |
| 1980-1990 | 339 |
| 1990-2000 | 277 |
| 2000-2010 | 506 |
| 2010-2019 | 908 |
| 2020-2029 | 538 |
Famous people named Olin
- Olin Downes: Music critic, Writer
- Olin Browne: Golfer, Athlete
Fun facts
- Olin is closely linked to the Old Norse name Óláfr, which also gave rise to the modern name Olaf.
- The name has maintained a presence in U.S. birth records continuously since records began in 1880.