Ollie
Ollie is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Olive tree; elf warrior.
Origin and history
Ollie originated as a diminutive of Oliver, which traces back to Germanic roots associated with the olive tree or ancestral heritage. Long used as an independent given name in the United States, it enjoyed peak popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, it is experiencing a gentle revival alongside the resurgence of classic vintage names.
Popularity in the United States
17,626 babies in the United States have been named Ollie since 1880. It ranks #887 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #988.
States where it is most popular
- TX (13.8 %)
- MS (12 %)
- AL (10.4 %)
- KY (8.2 %)
- GA (6.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 706 |
| 1890-1900 | 918 |
| 1900-1910 | 952 |
| 1910-1920 | 2,430 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,860 |
| 1930-1940 | 2,122 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,901 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,355 |
| 1960-1970 | 871 |
| 1970-1980 | 539 |
| 1980-1990 | 340 |
| 1990-2000 | 233 |
| 2000-2010 | 262 |
| 2010-2019 | 940 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,197 |
Famous people named Ollie
- Ollie Matson: Athlete, Olympic Medalist
- Ollie Johnston: Animator, Author
Fun facts
- Ollie ranked among the top 100 most popular boys' names in the United States during the late 19th century.
- In skateboarding, an 'ollie' is a fundamental aerial trick named after skateboarder Alan 'Ollie' Gelfand.