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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Oleander — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Olea|Olee
Greek◈ Unisex · 52% boy · 48% girl↑↑ Surging

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Oleander

◈

AHL-ee-AN-der · 4 syllables

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Boy
#6079
↑↑ Surging
Boy
#6079
Popularity score: 12
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#6079 in 2024
5yr
+342 ranks
Velocity
+342
Birth frequency
4.2 per 1,000,000 births
Girl
#17000
Popularity score: 2
↓ Fading
Peak
#11913 in 2023
5yr
-5087 ranks
Velocity
-5087
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20212024

Rank #6079 · Rising since 2021

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Greek boy names
Oleander

Popularity score: 12  ·  SSA Rank: #6079

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20232024

Rank #17000 · Falling since 2023

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Greek girl names
Oleander

Popularity score: 2  ·  SSA Rank: #17000

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+342 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
13 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Score Breakdown

Meaning60

Meaningful origin with moderate historical depth.

Trend88

Strong upward momentum in recent years.

Uniqueness55

Moderately common — familiar but not ubiquitous.

Feasibility50

Some practical considerations — review details below.

Name DNA
NatureBotanicalGreekUnisex4-syllableRareEtherealModern Nature-Name
Character
graceful resiliencequiet elegancesteadfast beautybold independence
STRONG
High confidence

Oleander is a Greek unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #6079 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +342 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#6079 · very rare
Oleander at a Glance
Meaning:A flowering shrub named from Greek roots meaning 'man-killer,' traditionally associated with poisonous properties. Used as a distinctive botanical and nature-inspired given name.
Language root:Greek · ἀνδρόφονος (androphones)
Peak rank:#6079 in 2024
5yr change:+342 ranks
Sex usage:Boy #6079 · Girl #17000
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
AlexanderLeanderLysanderEvanderOleana
Similar Style
IrisHazelCaspian◈Soren◈Willow
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Oleander
IrisCypress◈River◈Sage◈Atlas◈IvyAspen◈Cedar◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Oleander · Overview
Summary

Oleander is a Greek unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #6079 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Oleander scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 342 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Works for any sex
52% boy · 48% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Nature character
Oleander carries a ethereal, cool, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Oleander is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
oleander.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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