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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Olson — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Olsen|Oluchi
ScandinavianBoy↑↑ Surging

Olson

OHL-sun · 2 syllables

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#3307
↑↑ Surging
#3307
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 18
Peak rank
#3307 in 2024
5yr change
+772 ranks
Birth frequency
1.0 per 100,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

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

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #3307 · 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
Olson

Popularity score: 18  ·  SSA Rank: #3307

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
+772 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
7 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
ScandinavianNorsePatronymicStrong2-syllableClassicMasculineSurname-as-firstnameGermanic RootSurname
Character
practical wisdomsteadfast loyaltyquiet strengthindependent spirit
STRONG
High confidence

Olson is a Scandinavian boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #3307 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +772 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#3307 · very rare
Olson at a Glance
Meaning:Patronymic surname meaning 'son of Ole,' derived from Ole, a Scandinavian form of Olaf meaning 'ancestor's descendant' or 'heir.'
Language root:Old Norse · Germanic
Peak rank:#3307 in 2024
5yr change:+772 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Olson (surname)
Common Scandinavian family name
Similar Sound
OllisonAlsonOrisonOrsonNelson
Similar Style
MagnusErikLarsSoren◈Stellan◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Olson
Astrid◈ErikLeifIngridSoren◈Viggo
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Magnus
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→ Stable
Erik
Norse · #476
→ Stable
Lars
Scandinavian · #2244
↓ Declining
Soren◈
Scandinavian · #571
→ Stable
Stellan◈
Scandinavian · #1441
↑ Rising
Axel
Scandinavian · #78
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Olson · Overview
Summary

Olson is a Scandinavian boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #3307 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Olson scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 772 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Classic · Strong character
Olson carries a bold, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Olson is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
olson.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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