Ollie

Ollie - A very unique male name

Ollie appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #198. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Ollie and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Ollie? 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 Ollie. The baby boy name Ollie was given to 159 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1050 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 9,222 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Ollie peaked in popularity 116 years ago in 1910 on position 198.

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Ollie is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Ollie is currently topping the baby name charts in Nebraska at position #485 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,698.

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 Ollie is where you live.

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Ollie origin and meaning

English — diminutive of Oliver

A diminutive of Oliver, whose own derivation is disputed (possibly Germanic Alfher, 'elf army,' with a later 'olive tree' association)

Ollie has been used as a boy's name in its own right since the 19th century, drawn from Oliver, and was most popular around 1919. After a long quiet period it is rising again with the revival of friendly nickname names.

Origin uncertain

Ollie is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

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

Similar to Ollie

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

Ole / Olaoluwa / Ola / Oley / Olie / Olee / Oleh / Olly /

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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 Ollie

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 Ollie 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 Ollie?

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

OL-ee · /ˈɒli/

Around the world

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

Spellings and nicknames

• Olie — A rarer spelling variant.

Famous bearers

• Ollie Watkins — English footballer, striker for Aston Villa and England (b. 1995) Contemporary

Style

Nickname name

Why parents choose it

Ollie delivers Oliver's warmth without the formality, in the current fashion for nickname names worn full-time. Its rise since 2020 mirrors Oliver's own popularity, one step removed.

Worth knowing

• Many will assume it is short for Oliver and ask.
• As Oliver stays near the top of the charts, Ollie may feel less distinctive than it looks on paper.