Olyn
Boy name · English · Scandinavian
- US rank
- #10,695
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,915 in 1914
6 babies were named Olyn in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,956 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1914–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Olyn you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 285,714 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Olyn, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Olyn would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryOlyn first shows up in US birth records in 1914, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 111 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1914, when it ranked #2,915. Today it's #10,695, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendOlyn has slipped 1,956 places over the last five years and now sits at #10,695. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Olyn
Olyn is a boy name of English and Scandinavian origin. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with O and ending in “-lyn”. US birth records list Olyn for boys from 1914 to 2025, in 16 of those 112 years. Its best year was 1914, when it ranked #2,915 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #10,695, with 6 babies.
Origin:English namesScandinavian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 3.8 | 260,870 boys |
| 1920s | 2.7 | 366,300 boys |
| 1930s | 0.6 | 1,818,182 boys |
| 2010s | 1.0 | 1,041,667 boys |
| 2020s | 2.4 | 416,667 boys |
Other spellings of Olyn
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 Olyn
What is the origin of the name Olyn?
Olyn has English, Scandinavian roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Olyn a boy or girl name?
Olyn is a boy name.
How popular is the name Olyn?
Olyn ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1914 (#2,915).