Ollin

Ollin - A very unique male name

Ollin appeared on the charts for the first time in 2004 on position #4094. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Ollin and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Ollin? 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 Ollin. The baby boy name Ollin was given to 5 baby boys in 2025, ranking #4208 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 293,257 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Ollin peaked in popularity 8 years ago in 2018 on position 3370.

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Ollin is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Ollin is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #2,710 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,710.

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 Ollin is where you live.

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Ollin origin and meaning

Nahuatl

Nahuatl ollin, 'movement' — the Aztec day-sign of motion and earthquake, symbol of the current sun

Ollin is a genuine Nahuatl word: movement — one of the twenty day signs of the Aztec calendar, the sign of the present sun, whose era is destined to end in earthquakes. A real attested word in its language is a derivation, and ollin's meaning is documented in Nahuatl sources. US use since 2004 is a tiny, steady thread.

Attested etymology

Ollin is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

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Similar to Ollin

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

Olin / Olen / Olan /

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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.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Ollin

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 Ollin 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 Ollin?

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-leen · /ˈoʊlin/
Nahuatl speakers stress the first syllable, OH-leen; Americans often say AH-lin, like Colin without the c.

Around the world

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

Spellings and nicknames

• Olin — The Scandinavian surname name of near-identical sound, a separate name.

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2004, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

InternationalWord name

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Ollin for the Aztec calendar's sign of movement — a name that means change itself.

Worth knowing

• It will be heard as Olin or Colin, and its calendar depth is invisible without the story told.