Olin

Olin - A very unique male name

Olin appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #488. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Olin and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Olin? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Olin. The baby boy name Olin was given to 30 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2110 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 48,876 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Olin peaked in popularity 92 years ago in 1934 on position 419.

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Olin is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Olin is currently topping the baby name charts in Minnesota at position #695 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,709.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Olin is where you live.

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Olin origin and meaning

Scandinavian and surname use

Uncertain — used as a Scandinavian short form related to names like Olof, and as a transferred surname; no single derivation covers its US use

Olin has been in US data since 1910, peaking in 1921, at the level of a minor vintage name. Sources split between a Scandinavian short form and surname transfer, and American use probably drew on both. It is currently rising slightly from a low base.

Origin uncertain

Olin is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Olin, pop culture references for the name Olin and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Olin

We've found the following names that sound similar to Olin, sorted by popularity.

Olen / Olan / Ollin /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Olin

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Olin a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Olin?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

OH-lin · /ˈoʊlɪn/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Olen — Spelling variant
• Olan — Spelling variant

Nicknames: Ollie

Famous bearers

None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.

Style

ClassicSurname

Why parents choose it

Olin offers a short, plain vintage sound in the current taste for two-syllable boys' names.

Worth knowing

• Easily confused with Colin and with the similar vintage names Olen and Orin