Olaf
boy name#12008 in 2025Olaf entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #388 in 1885, ranks #12008 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#12008
rank today
#388
peak (1885)
5
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #493 |
| 1890s | #598 |
| 1900s | #750 |
| 1910s | #763 |
| 1920s | #1217 |
| 1930s | #1667 |
| 1940s | #2035 |
| 1950s | #2155 |
| 1960s | #1951 |
| 1970s | #2866 |
| 1980s | #4668 |
| 1990s | #5822 |
| 2000s | #6112 |
| 2010s | #6797 |
| 2020s | #11121 |
Living bearers
About 1,000 people named Olaf are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Olaf alive today was born around 1930, making them about 95 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Olaf in 2025?
- Olaf ranks #12008 among US boy names in 2025, with 5 babies given the name.
- When was the name Olaf most popular?
- Olaf peaked in 1885, reaching #388 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Olaf with classmates?
- Olaf will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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