Olan
boy name#6143 in 2025Olan entered the US charts in 1895, peaked at #712 in 1908, ranks #6143 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1895–2025
#6143
rank today
#712
peak (1908)
14
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1043 |
| 1900s | #920 |
| 1910s | #930 |
| 1920s | #966 |
| 1930s | #1075 |
| 1940s | #1243 |
| 1950s | #1646 |
| 1960s | #2154 |
| 1970s | #3259 |
| 1980s | #4255 |
| 1990s | #6211 |
| 2000s | #7310 |
| 2010s | #4953 |
| 2020s | #4606 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Olan has been most popular in TX.
Living bearers
About 1,200 people named Olan are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Olan alive today was born around 1941, making them about 84 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Olan in 2025?
- Olan ranks #6143 among US boy names in 2025, with 14 babies given the name.
- When was the name Olan most popular?
- Olan peaked in 1908, reaching #712 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Olan with classmates?
- Olan will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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