Olin
Boy name · English · Scandinavian
- US rank
- #1,837
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #320 in 1892
86 babies were named Olin in the US in 2025. It has dropped 106 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1926–2025
US births per million boys, 1880–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Olin you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 19,881 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Olin, 86 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Olin would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryOlin has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Olins, and counting.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1892, when it ranked #320. Today it's #1,837, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowOlin is 3.2× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 63,291 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 19,881.
- TrendOlin has slipped 106 places over the last five years and now sits at #1,837. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedOlin is most popular in Minnesota, where it ranks #640, followed by Washington (#737) and South Carolina (#743). It's in the top 1,000 in 4 states.
About the name Olin
Olin is a boy name of English and Scandinavian origin. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with O and ending in “-lin”. US birth records list Olin for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 146 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1892, when it ranked #320 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,837, with 86 babies.
Origin:English namesScandinavian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 4.2 | 238,095 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 139 | 7,215 boys |
| 1890s | 187 | 5,353 boys |
| 1900s | 196 | 5,097 boys |
| 1910s | 183 | 5,471 boys |
| 1920s | 140 | 7,164 boys |
| 1930s | 135 | 7,382 boys |
| 1940s | 65 | 15,461 boys |
| 1950s | 36 | 27,488 boys |
| 1960s | 27 | 37,092 boys |
| 1970s | 24 | 42,337 boys |
| 1980s | 18 | 54,318 boys |
| 1990s | 14 | 70,175 boys |
| 2000s | 25 | 39,588 boys |
| 2010s | 48 | 20,648 boys |
| 2020s | 52 | 19,286 boys |
Other spellings of Olin
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Olin
What is the origin of the name Olin?
Olin has English, Scandinavian roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Olin a boy or girl name?
Olin is a boy name.
How popular is the name Olin?
Olin ranked #1,837 for US boys in 2025, given to 86 babies. Its best year was 1892 (#320).