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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Olsen — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Olori|Olson
Scandinavian◈ Unisex · 56% boy · 44% girl↑↑ Surging

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Olsen

◈

OHL-sen · 2 syllables

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Boy
#2245
↑↑ Surging
Boy
#2245
Popularity score: 22
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#2245 in 2024
5yr
+631 ranks
Velocity
+631
Birth frequency
1.8 per 100,000 births
Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #16900 in 2020

Peak: #16900 in 2020

→ Stable
5yr
—
Velocity
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

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

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #2245 · Rising since 2020

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.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Scandinavian boy names
Olsen

Popularity score: 22  ·  SSA Rank: #2245

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

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

Namesake Score
92
Higher than 92% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+631 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
5 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Olsen is surging in popularity right now.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
88
Uniqueness20% of score
70
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
ScandinavianNorsePatronymicUnisexModern2-syllableSurname-as-givenNordicCool
Character
steady reliabilitypractical wisdomhonest directnessgrounded strength
STRONG
High confidence

Olsen is a Scandinavian unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #2245 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +631 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#2245 · very rare
Olsen at a Glance
Meaning:Son of Ole, derived from the Norse name Óleifr (ancestor, heir). A patronymic surname common in Scandinavian countries that has transitioned to given name use.
Language root:Old Norse · Scandinavian
Peak rank:#2245 in 2024
5yr change:+631 ranks
Sex usage:Boy #2245 · Girl #—
Notable bearers
Olsen (surname used as given)
Nordic cultural reference
Similar Sound
Ollie◈OlanOdinOwenOrson
Similar Style
Soren◈LeifStellan◈Rowan◈Beckett◈
Works well with
IvyHazelWren◈Beckett◈Stellan◈Asher◈Morgan◈
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Soren◈
Scandinavian · #571
→ Stable
Leif
Norse · #925
↓ Declining
Stellan◈
Scandinavian · #1441
↑ Rising
Rowan◈
Celtic · #71
→ Stable
Beckett◈
English · #166
→ Stable
Ryker
Scandinavian · #183
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Olsen illustration
Name Intelligence
Olsen · Overview
Summary

Olsen is a Scandinavian unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #2245 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 12/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Olsen scores 92/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 631 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Works for any sex
56% boy · 44% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Modern · Vintage character
Olsen carries a cool, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Olsen is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
olsen.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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