Ole
boy name#4707 in 2025Ole entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #237 in 1881, ranks #4707 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#4707
rank today
#237
peak (1881)
21
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #313 |
| 1890s | #492 |
| 1900s | #753 |
| 1910s | #1077 |
| 1920s | #1718 |
| 1930s | #1949 |
| 1940s | #2212 |
| 1950s | #2200 |
| 1960s | #2671 |
| 1970s | #3455 |
| 1980s | #4900 |
| 1990s | #7653 |
| 2000s | #8311 |
| 2010s | #6024 |
| 2020s | #5160 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Ole has been most popular in MN, WA.
Living bearers
About 800 people named Ole are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ole alive today was born around 1925, making them about 100 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ole in 2025?
- Ole ranks #4707 among US boy names in 2025, with 21 babies given the name.
- When was the name Ole most popular?
- Ole peaked in 1881, reaching #237 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ole with classmates?
- Ole will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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