How popular is the name Olav in 2025?

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

When was the name Olav most popular?

Olav peaked in 1919, reaching #3391 among US boy names.

Olav will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Olav entered the US charts in 1919, peaked at #3391 in 1919, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#3391

peak (1919)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

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

The typical Olav alive today was born around 1932, making them about 93 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Olav in 2025?: Olav is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Olav most popular?: Olav peaked in 1919, reaching #3391 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Olav with classmates?: Olav will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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