Ollis

Ollis - A very unique male name



  Nov 07,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Ollis at a glance

Ollis is ranked #1545 among boy baby names in 1945, with 5 births in 1945. It peaked in 1914 at #1443 and first appeared on the charts in 1914.

Rank in 1945
#1545
Births in 1945
5
Peak year
1914 (#1443)
First appeared
1914
Popularity
1 in 256,454 boys
Visitor rating
4.0/5 (5 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Ollis appeared on the charts for the first time in 1914 on position #1443. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Ollis and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Ollis? 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 Ollis. The baby boy name Ollis was given to 5 baby boys in 1945, ranking #1545 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 256,454 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Ollis peaked in popularity 112 years ago in 1914 on position 1443.



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How would you rate Ollis, 1-5?

Rating: 4.0/5 (5 recent votes)


Ollis is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Ollis is currently topping the baby name charts in Alabama at position #460 - and is the least popular in Alabama at position #460.

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 Ollis is where you live.


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Ollis origin and meaning

Ollis is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Ollis, pop culture references for the name Ollis and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Ollis

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

Oleg / Olga / Oluwaseyi /

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)


Year Rank
19451545
19411581
19361611
19341482
19301573
19261886
19251660
19141443

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
Alabama460

Even more about Ollis


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 Ollis 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 Ollis?

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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#
On chart
1914
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Ollis
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 256,454
Letter count 5
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 1914
1945 births +5

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