How popular is the name Ola in 2025?

Ola is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Ola most popular?

Ola peaked in 1889, reaching #628 among US boy names.

Ola will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Ola entered the US charts in 1881, peaked at #628 in 1889, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#628

peak (1889)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Ola are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Ola alive today was born around 1921, making them about 104 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Ola in 2025?: Ola is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Ola most popular?: Ola peaked in 1889, reaching #628 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Ola with classmates?: Ola will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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