Ollie
Ollie is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Olive tree or ancestral descendant.
Origin and history
Ollie is traditionally a diminutive of Olive, Olivia, or Oliver, ultimately deriving from Germanic roots associated with the olive tree or ancestral peace. Though historically more common in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States, it remains a charming vintage choice for girls today.
Popularity in the United States
41,641 babies in the United States have been named Ollie since 1880. It ranks #670 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1554.
States where it is most popular
- TX (11.4 %)
- MS (10.3 %)
- GA (9.4 %)
- AL (8.9 %)
- NC (7.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 2,832 |
| 1890-1900 | 4,272 |
| 1900-1910 | 4,725 |
| 1910-1920 | 7,760 |
| 1920-1930 | 8,273 |
| 1930-1940 | 5,319 |
| 1940-1950 | 3,774 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,093 |
| 1960-1970 | 760 |
| 1970-1980 | 300 |
| 1980-1990 | 152 |
| 1990-2000 | 104 |
| 2000-2010 | 154 |
| 2010-2019 | 574 |
| 2020-2029 | 549 |
Famous people named Ollie
- Ollie Johnston: Animator, Artist
Fun facts
- Ollie was a top 100 name for girls in the United States during the late 1800s.
- It serves as a nickname for feminine names like Olive and Olivia, as well as the masculine Oliver.